Cutting-edge dance music, club culture & DJ technology http://www.djmag.com en-gb Copyright Thrust Media Ltd July 2009 ben.murphy@djmag.com james@djmag.com Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:01:01 +0100 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:01:01 +0100 News djmag_rss_creator_1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12466&name=djmag.com+2000+%26+One+Wan+Poku+Moro+100%25+Pure"A bomb. Been in my bag for ages and still rocking the joint!"reviewstory12466Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12464&name=djmag.com+Cobblestone+Jazz+Fiesta+Wagon+Repair"Potent analogue grooves, combining the funk with sinister undertones."reviewstory12464Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12459&name=djmag.com+Faze+Action+I+Wanna+Dancer+FARThe 'Special Disco Mix' sounds like what hairdressers soundtrack their weekends with. The tight claps and funk guitar on the 'Reflex Mix' are far more rewarding.reviewstory12459Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12456&name=djmag.com+Flug8+L%F6sch+Dein+Profil+Smaul+RecordingsDaniel Herrmann is known as a club photographer in Germany, but his move into production has yielded some fascinating results, not least the gloriously deep, glitchy house of 'High Tease' and 'City Tease' on this release, the latter featuring ghostly vocals amid its textured chords. Like an update of early-2000 Force tracks, 'Profil' oozes quirky charm.reviewstory12456Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12458&name=djmag.com+Humate+Love+Stimulation+%28Remixes%29+Flying+CircusThe '90s trance classic gets reworked by Radio Slave, who turns it into a chugging, repetitive tech-house groove, populated by icy synths and spiky percussion and not a hint of the original's hooks.reviewstory12458Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12469&name=djmag.com+Kez+Ym+City+Soul+EP+Yore"Solid real deal. House all the way on this strong EP."reviewstory12469Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12457&name=djmag.com+Langenberg+Alternate+Rhythm+DessousWarmer than bog-standard DJ tool house, a rolling, dubby groove, muffled vocal sample and hazy chords combine to give Langenberg a slow-burning summer hit. Sven Weismann's remix won't harm the record's chances of crossing over: more laidback than the original, its evocative hooks and languid dubby beats positively scream 'sunset in Ibiza'.reviewstory12457Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12453&name=djmag.com+Neville+Watson+Bleeding+Through+Clone+Jack+for+DazeThe first release on one of Clone's many new specialist labels sees Watson, who impressed recently with a release on Rush Hour, worshiping at the altar of classic Heard/Trent Chicago house. Warm, resonating basslines, evocative synths, rumbling rhythms and out there vocal samples prevail on the title track and the charmingly titled 'Up Yours'. While label boss Serge and Gerd's remix is tougher, it's impossible not to be drawn to Watson's deep sound.reviewstory12453Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12462&name=djmag.com+Rick+Wade+I+Do+Believe+F.C.R"Can't beat those raw killer house grooves."reviewstory12462Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12468&name=djmag.com+Rolando+The+Afterlife+Saved"Nice to see him still doing it. Deeeetroit!"reviewstory12468Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12467&name=djmag.com+Russ+Gabriel+Spirits+Sushitech"Deep, hypnotic, exquisitely produced techno."reviewstory12467Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12455&name=djmag.com+Sascha+Dive+The+Basic+Collective+EP+Remixes+Deep+VibesIn contrast to Smallville's approach, this remix package highlights the failings of contemporary deep house. Samuel Davis's take on 'Jed Clayton' features a decent jacking arrangement and DJ Qu's offbeat, piano key-led take on 'Black Panther' is unusual. Unfortunately, the other remixes, by Federico Molinari and Christian Burkhardt, are dull, one-dimensional tribal grooves that lack any kind of flair, imagination or identity.reviewstory12455Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12454&name=djmag.com+Steinhoff+%26+Hammouda+Touch+SmallvilleCan deep house span continental divides now as it did in the '90s? Smallville seems to think so. While 'Touch' is a sweet, jazz piano-tinged track, it is too offbeat to work on the dancefloor. However, the German label has commissioned US DJ/producer Jus'Ed to remix the duo's 'You Are', and despite his use of jazzy keys and atmospheric chords, the underlying clipped beats will have the desired effect.reviewstory12454Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12461&name=djmag.com+Steinhoff+%26+Hammouda+Touch+Smallville"This label is on a roll at the moment. More deftness."reviewstory12461Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12463&name=djmag.com+Stl+Silent+State+Smallville"My favourite STL yet with a heavy nod to Maurizio."reviewstory12463Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12465&name=djmag.com+Two+Armadillos+Feat+Barbara+Alcindor+Je+Suis+Differente+Sthlm+Audio"Super deep vocal track in an old school style with a Nick Holder remix."reviewstory12465Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12460&name=djmag.com+Wareika+Kings+Child+Motivbank"Wonderful, rich, otherwordly music."reviewstory12460Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12470&name=djmag.com+Distance+vs+Cyrus+Surrender+ChestplateBack after a short, post-album hiatus, the king of thrashing guitar riffs and dubstep rockage ropes in a couple of buddies for a fine collaborative 12". Cyrus and Distance complement each other well; both are sophisticated purveyors of dank, brooding subscapes and 'Surrender' is top class low-end gristle. 'Choke Hold' ushers Benga into the co-pilot seat yet there are no beepy hooks here, instead the Afro Warrior provides a subtle urgency to Distance's caustic chops.reviewstory12470Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12476&name=djmag.com+DVA+feat+Badness%2C+Riko%2C+Flowdan+%26+Killa+P+Bullet+A%27Go+Fly+KeysoundA pugnacious but not unwelcome return to the grime/dubstep continuum for Blackdown and Dusk's Keysound imprint. On buttons is Rinse DJ Scratcha, under his DVA moniker, who has left the funky house hype for the moment and returned to his grime roots. Riding the riddim with more yard attitude than a Jamaican alleyway is the cream of ragga-ised vocalists. Dusk and Blackdown chip in their own remix, all flying rimshots and ruffhouse energy.reviewstory12476Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12471&name=djmag.com+Gatekeeper+Hades+ImmerseWith previous releases on Skull Disco and Punch Drunk, this new release from Bristol producer Gatekeeper continues to carve out his minimal take on dubstep. The title track makes no apology for its wonkiness, as off kilter drums make this a dancing conundrum, but the bleeps and bloops add detail on a wickedly sparse canvas. GK revists his Skull Disco release with a 'VIP Mix' of 'Tomb' adding nitrous drums and abrasive synths for a brutal evolution.reviewstory12471Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12472&name=djmag.com+General+Midi+4+Million+Ways+%28Ginz+Purple+Remix%29+DistinctiveThe breakbeat community are salivating over the dubstep scene right now and artist-wise, none more so than the crunky, P-funk noise of Joker and his purple obsessed associates. Newcomer Ginz is firmly from that camp and also a fan of purple - something to do with seeing music as colours. Baffled? Me too. Anyhoo, his remix brings screeching synth lines and sloppy G-funk beat chemistry to bear on General Midi's vocal led original.reviewstory12472Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12474&name=djmag.com+Helixir+XP+Dub+7evenThird release on the Franco imprint 7even for the knob twiddler from Strasborg, Helixir eschews his usual rugged techno framework for a more dubbed out, steppas' modus operandi. 'XP Dub' shuffles and rambles along with a twee intensity, never really taking off, but the steady pulse beats like a holy mantra. 'Peace Dub', on the flip, meanders out of a comatosed echo chamber where a congregation of Rhythm & Sound enthusiasts were chewing the fat.reviewstory12474Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12478&name=djmag.com+Hyetal+Neon+Speech+Soul+MotiveRumbling, liquidized dubstep that melts through the speakers. Two understated, colourful tracks that enlighten, as well as pummel the eardrums, in the subtlest of ways.reviewstory12478Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12473&name=djmag.com+Hyetal+Pixel+Rainbow+Sequence+ReductionIs Bristol taking over dubstep? Another West Countryman presents his musical wares upon the rug of dubstep fortune for all and sundry to gaze upon. A fresh breeze of melody wafts throughout, with a distinctly computer game tang that continues to engage throughout. Never afraid to put the pieces back in odd ways, Peveralist takes the original apart on his remix and reassembles an intricate beast, finishing with a capital A for abstract.reviewstory12473Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12487&name=djmag.com+James+Blake+Air+And+Lack+Thereof+Hemlock"Sick debut battering dancefloors everywhere right now."reviewstory12487Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12490&name=djmag.com+Joe+Perculate+White"An amazing mash-up of soca beats, Latin piano and grimy subs."reviewstory12490Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12483&name=djmag.com+Littlefoot+Sell+My+Soul+White"Dripping with two-step goodness, quirky synths and hooky vocals."reviewstory12483Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12484&name=djmag.com+Mount+Kimbie+Esasub+White"Gameboy garage! Mount Kimbie can work the dancefloor as well as the iPod."reviewstory12484Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12489&name=djmag.com+Pangaea+Why+White"Another unique vocal garage treatment from Pangaea."reviewstory12489Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12486&name=djmag.com+Ramadanman+Bleeper+White"Sounds like it's been through the wash a few times."reviewstory12486Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12488&name=djmag.com+Ramadanman+No+Swing+White"Tough, rolling percussion. Works equally well in funky and dubstep sets."reviewstory12488Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12475&name=djmag.com+RSD+Green+Hill+Punch+DrunkJourneyman producer Rob Smith of Smith & Mighty fame has found a comfortable kettle of fish to call home in dubstep. Matching key bassline and dubwise favouritism, much of the style and substance of his earlier work can be felt through his newer manifestations. 'Green Hill' harkens the ambient textures of the early-'90s, but injecting it with plenty of fruity reggae attitude. 'Good Energy' fuses piercing synths with a puissant, rolling underbelly. Solid stuff.reviewstory12475Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12491&name=djmag.com+Shortstuff+%26+Mickey+Pearce+Tripped+Up+White"Fire party tune with rude orchestral stabs and breaks."reviewstory12491Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12480&name=djmag.com+Starkey+Miracles+%28Jamie+Vex%27d+Remix%29+Planet+MuKiller track off Starkey's 'Ephemeral Exhibits' LP gets a chop and quench by Vex'd that just fails to better the original. 'Creature', on the flip, is weird and wonderful.reviewstory12480Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12479&name=djmag.com+Synkro+%26+Faib+Inhale+SmokeIf you're missing your Burial fix, then look no further than this. Nothing original, except well made skippy-EMO fare with balls and bass.reviewstory12479Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12485&name=djmag.com+Trg+Siberian+Poker+White"Tough beats and bass, dressed with the oddball synth melody of the summer."reviewstory12485Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12477&name=djmag.com+Untold+Just+For+You+HotflushThe star of Jack Dunning, aka Untold, continues to rise and this release will be like putting his space shuttle into warp. A frankly bizarre cloud of washy atmospheric dust opens 'Just For You', before launching into a romping gallop with rimshots tighter than two coats of paint. Engaging funky don Roska for remix duties consummates the now symbiotic relationship between the two scenes, and Roska just pips 'Untold' for 'the' tune to play.reviewstory12477Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12482&name=djmag.com+Untold+Just+For+You+%28Roska+Remix%29+Hotflush"Killer sub heavy reduction of the original from Roska."reviewstory12482Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12481&name=djmag.com+Virus+Syndicate+Malaria+EP+Contagious+MusicKromestar contributes lead track 'Anything' for the ensemble to ride. 'Hijack' and 'Bitch' complete an average package.reviewstory12481Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12508&name=djmag.com+Autokratz+Always+More+%28Yusek+Mix%29+Kitsune"Yusek is my favourite producer from the Kitsune camp."reviewstory12508Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12496&name=djmag.com+B-Phreak+Firecrack+Lucky+BreakGerman DJ/producer B-Phreak pops up on new German label Lucky Break. As opposed to his recent noisenik electro productions, this is more of an old skool-tinged tech-funk number. "Somebody please tell the DJ to put the brass disc on," runs the b-boy sample as the mania quotient is notched up. Italian Plaza De Funk takes the controls for the remix, inserting a fuzzy electronic bassline and extra percussive elements into the track. It goes into squelch overdrive in the second part.reviewstory12496Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12495&name=djmag.com+Balkansky+%26+Temper+D+Clockwise%2FPassing+Through+RocstarGood breaks jocks know when to drop down into something more stripped down, dubby or with broken riddims in different ways. Everybody needs a breather. Cut La Roc is one of those DJs, cutting shit up like an expert motherfunker, and this breakstep/dubstep/techno double-header is out on his consistently innovative label Rocstar. 'Clockwise' has an ace snare and a bassline that wobbles from deep inside while technoid beats join in as garnish. 'Passing Through' also morphs into techno, proper '90s Teutonia beats. Two wonderfully wicked weapons.reviewstory12495Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12493&name=djmag.com+Beat+Assassins+Direct+Hit+VIP+Mofo'Direct Hit' originally featured on the B-side of the Beat Assassins' 'The Hotness' last year, but they've revisited it as part of their Urban Electro Project. Featuring the ragga vocal of Michie One, it features some of those D. Ramirez Clavia keys we keep going on about but puts extra fuzz and delay on them. Shot through with a sassy attitude, it's a visitation honed to perfection and is sure to be a great set opener. The fidgety Calvetron rework keeps the keys but messes with wobbly bass and varied time signatures. The crossover between breaks, bass music and fidget house continues apace - blur those boundaries, kids.reviewstory12493Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12505&name=djmag.com+Boonos+Back+With+It+%28JHz+Mix%29+XSSR"Absolute monster of a track, from one of the most underated producers in electronic music."reviewstory12505Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12503&name=djmag.com+Caper+feat+Sweetie+Irie+Jump+Up+10+Against+1Southampton dubstepper Caper turns out a breakstep piece with an old skool garage flava that features the rude boy ragga goodie-goodie vox of Sweetie Irie. Schweet.reviewstory12503Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12494&name=djmag.com+D%2AFunk+Suck+It+Up+WestwayD*Funk returns to Westway with this wonky breakbeat berserker. It's most characteristic feature is a springy top line in the first section that bounces around like a bonkers baguetelle ball. This morphs into a bad-ass bassline that borders on getting the Hoovers out - in a good way, though. The Drum Monkeys turn it more high street accessible with a rework that recalls D. Ramirez's Clavia keys work, while D*Funk also turns in a 4/4 mix to cater for the non-breakbeat Gestapo. To round off, 'Bad Acid' from D*Funk reminds us all that there are some great times to be had at festivals this summer - if you know your limits.reviewstory12494Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12509&name=djmag.com+D%2Afunk+Suck+It+Up+%28Drum+Monkeys+Mix%29+Westway"Drum Monkeys buff up the right elements and tease out the inherent goodness. Attack of the killer riff."reviewstory12509Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12513&name=djmag.com+Figo+Plaza+%28Stephen+Cole+Mix%29+Calcium+Records"Promising new NY label gets off to a great start with solid piece of breakbeatery."reviewstory12513Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12497&name=djmag.com+Fisso+%26+Spark+You+Are+Right+Dead+FamousThe original isn't far off Liberator-style acid techno, so the mixes are more relevant here. Eshericks supplies a rolling rework, building via a Moroder-ish bassline into a rushin' peak-time acidic monster. Big. Andrea Lai's couldn't be less obvious, chopped riddims and quirks recalling Si Begg at his finest. LuQas' mix is bouncy, loose limbed and sparse yet big room, and perhaps doesn't do enough, while Wasabi bobbles along a minimalist lo-fi Hot Chip furrow. Big package.reviewstory12497Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12511&name=djmag.com+Fisso+%26+Spark+You+Are+Right+%28Eshericks+Mix%29+Dead+Famous"Gets bigger and bigger and bigger until you feel like your face is being torn off!"reviewstory12511Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12492&name=djmag.com+Flore+feat+Rodney+P+We+Rewind+Botchit+%26+ScarperRodney P has such a commanding vocal style, he totally wraps his rhymes around a tune and why he's not fully recognised as the definitive pioneering UK hip-hop don is totally criminal. The Riddim Killer, here with French breakbeat powerhouse Flore, totally owns 'We Remind' in a way reminiscent of an entrenched Roots Manuva at his most on-point. Built on Flore's soundsystem vibe hip-hoppy beats skank, 'We Rewind' is the shit. The techy club mix is playable, but Rodney is minimal on it and it's all about the original, really. Flore further shows her raw polyrhythmic adaptability with 'The Test', featuring sassy rapper Shunda K, on the flip.reviewstory12492Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12504&name=djmag.com+General+Midi+4+Million+Ways+%28General+Midi+Mix%29+Distinctive"First single from new album 'Operation Overdrive', this has been killing it everywhere."reviewstory12504Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12507&name=djmag.com+Hyper+%26+Jhz+Pitch+Bitch+Kilowatt"Crisp percussion, gnarly bass and attitude. Awesome."reviewstory12507Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12498&name=djmag.com+Hyperartist+feat+Brad+Sucks+YNGA+Dusted+BreaksAn indie vocal kicks off 'YNGA'. Sort of a sub-UNKLE/Ian Brown thing that Adam Freeland might've played once a couple of years back, it's bettered by the Retroid remix that strips down the elements and vocoders the vox. Really like the rolling tribal feel to this Retroid one. The 'Plastic Shell Remix' is cool skippy deep tech with the indie vocal brought back for the students.reviewstory12498Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12500&name=djmag.com+Kiwa+Drop+Control+High+GradeSquelchy acidic breakbeat barnstormer, but it's the bleak and windswept yet pugnacious Rektchordz mix - and speculation about the year 2012 - that has really grabbed our attention.reviewstory12500Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12510&name=djmag.com+Kiwa+Drop+Control+%28Rektchordz+Mix%29+High+Grade+Recordings"Nice and techy with a compulsive's attention to detail."reviewstory12510Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12501&name=djmag.com+Major+Havoc+Unidentified+Bouncing+Object+Fly+Beat+Music'UBO' is a superfly beatsy bouncer that crosses bashment, booty bass, bassline, old skool and electro-funk riddims. You can imagine Baobinga, Deekline and the Stantons caning this shit. Mad breakdown, too.reviewstory12501Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12512&name=djmag.com+Rennie+Pilgrim+%26+Arthur+Baker+Don%27t+Burn+TCR"Lovely summery track with more than a nod to the old school."reviewstory12512Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12499&name=djmag.com+Steelzawheelz+vs+iTone+Shake%2FFuture+Freek+Brighton+BreaksThe big Mexican returns in tandem with iTone for a couple of cool electro-funk numbers. 'Shake' features an old disco vocal sample and assorted other old skool goodies, such as mechanistic old 'real' electro lifts over a driving electronic b-line. The mince-step vocal might be a bit too much for some people. 'Future Freek' is more of a straight-up electro-funk piece with interesting little fills and a mumbling Mexican (possibly) murmuring about how he wants some cookies. Welcome back, Steelz.reviewstory12499Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12506&name=djmag.com+The+Amplifetes+It%27s+My+Life+%28General+Midi+Mix%29+Amp+Music"Loved the original so much we had to turn our hands to a mix."reviewstory12506Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12502&name=djmag.com+Ways+%26+Means+Synthetic+BombtraxxHard bass stomper 'Synthetic' is eclipsed by the conscious bass-steppa 'Freedom'. Really rather excellent.reviewstory12502Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12520&name=djmag.com+Grum+Sound+Reaction+Revolving+Eyes+Mix+Heart+BeatsThe original is overblown synth a la Daft Punk, Yuksek and co, while the 'Phantom's Revenge Mix' is inspired by Justice. If Parisian electro isn't your thing, flick to the 'Revolving Eyes' bubbling Italo Disco remould. Bella.reviewstory12520Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12516&name=djmag.com+Headman+Dreampieces+Remix%2FDirt+RelishFeaturing Dennis Young (Liquid Liquid) on percussion and Jeremy Kerr (A Certain Ratio) on vocals, there's more than a little to get excited about here. Add a superb Zongamin remix, followed by the stunning 'Dirt', featuring Cassette Kids' Katrina on vocals, and ace C90 remixes, and it is indeed a dream piece.reviewstory12516Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12519&name=djmag.com+Jonny+L+%26+Horx+18+Years+Who+The+Fuck+Said+Dance+Was+DeadBeats splinter around a thunderous analogue synth bass of the old school Hoover variety. In short, it kicks like a mule.reviewstory12519Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12521&name=djmag.com+Kid+A+Wasnotwas+The+LabWatch out Ladies Hawk and Boots, this Kid's in your wake.reviewstory12521Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12515&name=djmag.com+Peaches+Lose+You+XLPeaches plucks another gem from her 'I Feel Cream' LP. 'Lose You' is a shimmering downbeat electro anthem that manages to match plaintive melody to sharp electro without falling into cheesy street. Which makes it ripe for top remixes, a task admirably fulfilled by Brodinski and Yuksek, who turn in a restrained power rush of a remix, while Matt Walsh and Alex Jones opt for a tactile, deep direction.reviewstory12515Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12518&name=djmag.com+Roots+Manuva+Do+Nah+Bodda+Mi+Big+DadaAs is expected of Mr Smith, the original version of 'Do Nah Bodda Mi' reveals his broad-minded approach, moulding electronic music into London's black music traditions. It's this latter element that the Roots Manuva meets Wrongtom remix gets to work on, steering the track back towards Caribbean musical roots. Xrabit takes the opposite route and creates a bleeps and beats version, while the 'Red Light Mix' takes a contemporary jump-up angle.reviewstory12518Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12517&name=djmag.com+Sharam+Jey+feat+Nik+Valentino+In+My+Blood+King+KongSharam Jay continues his recent form with this pop angled breaksy electro-house track. Joined by Valentino on vocals, the original version runs his impassioned vocal delivery through a series of smouldering grooves. Larry Tee and Alexander Technique use both to advantage, adding layers of funk infused grooves. Joe and Will Ask strip back to old school breaks and then overload the oscillating synths, while Jamie Fanatic takes a more Italian lunatic bass angle.reviewstory12517Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12514&name=djmag.com+The+Phenomenal+Handclap+Band+You%27ll+Disappear+Tummy+TouchApparently Tim Love Lee's new signings have caused enough of a stir to prompt Paul McCartney to write a letter of appreciation to Tummy Touch. Whether that's true or not, the label has left no time in following their playful and highly catchy debut with this cosmic wig-out. The 'Radio Edit' naturally packages the track into an accessible radio play parcel, but its Italo disco edges only properly get to swagger on the long-playing version.reviewstory12514Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12532&name=djmag.com+Aural+Imbalance+Dust+Clouds%2FMylies+Progress+CadenceWell-programmed live drum fades in as an angelic series of peaceful riffs and arpeggio licks combine and caress. Stare into space.reviewstory12532Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12543&name=djmag.com+Break+Is+This+What+You+Want+VIP+White"I'm loving the VIP version of this tune - bad!"reviewstory12543Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12536&name=djmag.com+Break+Isis+Symmetry"Another heavy little stomper from Break."reviewstory12536Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12539&name=djmag.com+Bullet+Proof%2C+Impact+%26+Survival+Black+Rose+Audio+Tactics"The next release on Audio Tactics."reviewstory12539Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12524&name=djmag.com+Clipz+Give+It+To+Me%2FOffline+VIP+Audio+ZooClipz again utilising his uncanny ability to turn you into an angry pirate, smiling on one side of your face and grimacing on the other, while hopping around with boundless energy! Another irresistibly intelligent supercharged mix of 8-bit style sounds with basslines that are simple but reliably devastating here, where Speak & Spell spoken style chants delight on the A-side, while mischief making naughty screams and superbly smooth/sharp bass kicks your head in on the flip.reviewstory12524Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12527&name=djmag.com+Dirtyphonics+Vandals%2FLottery+Audio+PornAudio Porn often champion the slo-flow grime/dubstep style in their singles. But here we're presented with both d&b and grime all on one piece! An extremely powerful mix of two wildly different tempos. Firstly, a crazy feedback sound accelerates your perceptions and drives your energy, grime style. Then stuff cuts out and a tempo change extravaganza screws with your mind until a sugar rush release of adrenaline-fuelled satisfying d&b takes over and rules the world. Mad good. You get me.reviewstory12527Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12525&name=djmag.com+DJ+Die%2FDie+%26+Break+Clear+Skyz+%28Break+Remix%29%2FGet+Some+Clear+SkyzHook of the issue, you won't be able to get the nu-vogue, weird but wonderful bass/riff sound out of your head here. A fast travelling solid roller with anthemic status, and with its addictive blend tailored to distinction somehow reminds of Bad Company's early 'Rodeo'. Tempered with varying elements like a gleeful sunny weather forecast speech and crazy bass bends in the dropout, this is a classy asset that will stand the test of time.reviewstory12525Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12523&name=djmag.com+Drumsound+%26+Simon+Bassline+Smith+10+Years+of+Technique+EP+Pt1+TechniqueBought any d&b lately? If not, shame on you - get online and purchase this now. Prevalent since the inception of this glorious scene, this anniversary series sees SBS and crew really showing off the talents they've accrued. 'Tokyo Electric' is my favourite, bounding Japanese elements like Ryuichi Sakamoto in a meditative 100m sprint. 'Junglist' is your requisite lively puncher and the spoken speech over breathtaking beats in 'Testament' have to be heard to be believed. Firing on all cylinders.reviewstory12523Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12545&name=djmag.com+Impact+%26+Survival+Connected+Audio+Tactics"The flip to 'Black Rose'. Me and Impact getting a bit weird."reviewstory12545Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12533&name=djmag.com+Jazz+Thieves+Lovesick%2FMidnight+Hour+%28Submorphics+Remix%29+Pushin%27+WaxIntroductory gentle strings and Danny Byrd/classic rave style piano riff. Long but captivating build-up (despite the sax!) into a soulful mosh-out with a nice busy drum.reviewstory12533Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12530&name=djmag.com+Nero+Act+Like+U+Know%2FAct+Like+U+Know+%28Dubstep%29%2FSound+In+Motion+Breakbeat+KaosEverything about this is anthemic, grandiose and slays floors. A great build up features classic rave hands-in-the-air chords and a slow increase of tension that develop into incise, bright movement. But, for me, the "act like you know" vocal grates a bit. And I feel like I've heard enough after a few plays. However, the chrome bullet d&b blend does alleviate this. Suitably bright and bumpy, give it a try.reviewstory12530Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12538&name=djmag.com+Notion+Step+With+It+White"A wicked stepper from the Notion boys."reviewstory12538Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12540&name=djmag.com+Phobia+%26+Jubi+Coopers+Dream+White"A deep stepping little roller. Wicked tune!"reviewstory12540Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12528&name=djmag.com+Rebel+MC+Code+Red+%28Serial+Killaz+Remix%29%2FCode+Red+%28Serial+Killaz+VIP%29+Congo+NattyA stalwart of d&b who helped shape the junglist movement with this recording, a festival of classic reggae lyrics, stabs, basslines and breaks. This remix brings locked metal-tough d&b, which cleverly changes format to suit the sample. Glorify in nostalgia as the gravel-throated Reggie Stepper blurts his 'Drum Pan Sound' or Barrington Levy belts out "Murderer!" or even revel in Supercat and Method Man's rapid-fire masterful lyrics in 'Ghetto Red Hot'. Junglist glory.reviewstory12528Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12531&name=djmag.com+Receptor%2FPLK+Kurchatov%2FNyquist+Theory+ObsessionsA trance inducing, deep robotic rhythm that enchants and hypnotises with its maverick rhythm and multi-faceted moods. Trillions strong colony of robotic nano-ants terraform a planet surface.reviewstory12531Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12535&name=djmag.com+S.P.Y+Obsession%2FKeep+Ya+Head+Up+AdvancedGrainy, B-movie horror style. Ominous, soothsaying speech in a by-the-book intro that gives way to a mixture that doesn't particularly grab. Foot-tapping shuffler.reviewstory12535Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12537&name=djmag.com+S.p.y+Ocean+Breeze+White"Loving the old school GLO vibes on this one."reviewstory12537Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12542&name=djmag.com+Side+Chain+Grotesque+Triple+Vision"Techy little smasher from the New Zealand boys."reviewstory12542Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12541&name=djmag.com+Silent+Witness+Take+It+Back+Tripleseed"One of the best tunes I've heard from Silent Witness all year!reviewstory12541Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12526&name=djmag.com+Spor+Aztec%2FDo+Not+Shake+ShogunSpor taking a different approach to the astute terror and grim destruction he has become known for. But flip over if you want some of that, where skilfully processed chemical drums combine with gurgling bass thuds and agitated feedback screams. The lead side brings a teeth-clench riff that travels through a kaleidoscope of filters before settling down to a hyper drum blend. A 'zoom' groove, lose yourself in its breezy futurism. Two faces to get your teeth stuck into.reviewstory12526Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12544&name=djmag.com+Survival+Pray+Audio+Tactics"Another Audio Tactics release on a beeper vibe this time."reviewstory12544Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12534&name=djmag.com+Tantrum+Desire+Smile%2FReady+To+Go+Worldwide+AudioA combination of blood freezing high chord, low gurgle bass and Joker movie quotes. Doesn't really impact.reviewstory12534Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12529&name=djmag.com+Taxman+%26+Heist+Ice%27d%2FDemolition+Man+FrontlineTwo big names in lively beats combine forces and use their double dose of super powers to ensnare and imprison your body, enlisting it as an unwitting movement drone. 'Ice'd' wastes no time, delivering an extended low crawling slurp tempered with mind-altering mid-range keyboard complaint slides. Snapping, disjointed breaks continue the domination in a deep and doom-ridden stomper. Flip over for upbeat craziness, a mash of zany samples and enthusiastically warping bass in a comic book violence smasher. Knees up!reviewstory12529Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12522&name=djmag.com+Zen+Land+Of+The+Giants+EP+GridWant some instant energy release and an escape from the rigours of everyday life? Then look no further. A series of four knockout pieces for those who like to bounce. Much of the aforementioned activity is encouraged in lead piece 'Your Shout', where Zen shows off his knack for combining fizzy highs and belly vibrating lows as an MC gees you right up. The lead track is another - slobbering, dribbling bass and a snarling two-ish-step beat. Drunken bears doing a line dance.reviewstory12522Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12547&name=djmag.com+autoKratz+Always+More+Kitsun%E9Kitsuné's London outpost are no doubt readying their live show for another round of festivals, which might break some of the mystique, as here they come on like Soft Cell covering 'I Was Made For Loving You' by Kiss. Yuksek does a storming job of ramping things up - glitchy and atmospheric - while Goshi Goshi head freakishly offbeat. Elsewhere, the decent, noisy 'Swastika Eyes' cover gets Primal Scream approval.reviewstory12547Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12546&name=djmag.com+Burns+Burns+2+21-12Linus Loves' label have made a point of saying, as a way of explaining his music, that Burns' mum was a painter and his dad a professional heavyweight boxer. It's not as ridiculous as it first seems - they've got a hell of a punch but they've also got a finesse of touch too. 'Turbo' is nasty, hard and dirty while 'Heartbeats' sounds like looped up soft rock. Importantly, they've got tunes.reviewstory12546Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12553&name=djmag.com+Gossip+Heavy+Cross+%28Mixes%29+ColumbiaThey ain't 'Soulwax's Standing In The Way' but Fred Falke's euphoria and Burns' rough noise are worth checking.reviewstory12553Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12550&name=djmag.com+Grum+Sound+Reaction+HeartbeatsThere seems little doubt that Grum is going to break through, but this probably isn't going to be the track to do it. It sounds like every electro track rolled into one - from Daft Punk to Justice. It'll work in a set, ticks all the boxes, but just doesn't stand out in the way that we hope from him.reviewstory12550Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12552&name=djmag.com+Harvard+Bass+Caked+Sound+PellegrinoPosh T-shirt makers release killer tune for their second label outing. Bouncy, sparse ghetto tech with ravey breakdown. In fashion.reviewstory12552Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12549&name=djmag.com+Orbital+Orbital+20+Remixes+RhinoThe reason that Orbital survived for 15 years - and are now welcomed back - is that they wrote amazing melodies. 'Lush' has been completely steamrollered by Hervé though, a heavy ghetto battering that only toys with the tune. Tom Middleton fares better with his more subtle, warmer version of 'Halcyon' - a gentle throb topped with sunshine licks and that vocal. Zabiela then turns 'Impact' inside out with some clever tech breaks but a linear groove.reviewstory12549Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12551&name=djmag.com+R%F6yksopp+The+Girl+%26+The+Robot+%28Mixes%29+Wall+Of+SoundKris Menace's big, dreamy Moroder-isms and Ocelot's straight electro kick provide the best backing for Robyn.reviewstory12551Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12548&name=djmag.com+Sneaky+Sound+System+It%27s+Not+My+Problem+%28Thin+White+Duke+Mix%29+14th+FloorJacques Lu Cont's 'Thin White Duke Mix' of The Killers' 'My Brightside' is one of the all-time great indie electro remixes. It's therefore understandable that it would get ripped off - but by the man himself? If this was new ground we could deal with the weaker vocal. The Killers remix came at a time when we thought JLC could do no wrong - what happened?reviewstory12548Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12568&name=djmag.com+2000+%26+One+Wan+Poku+Moro+100%25+Pure"A bomb. Been in my bag for ages and still rocking the joint!"reviewstory12568Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12555&name=djmag.com+autoKratz+Always+More+Kitsun%E9Kitsuné's London outpost are no doubt readying their live show for another round of festivals, which might break some of the mystique, as here they come on like Soft Cell covering 'I Was Made For Loving You' by Kiss. Yuksek does a storming job of ramping things up - glitchy and atmospheric - while Goshi Goshi head freakishly offbeat. Elsewhere, the decent, noisy 'Swastika Eyes' cover gets Primal Scream approval.reviewstory12555Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12554&name=djmag.com+Burns+Burns+2+21-12Linus Loves' label have made a point of saying, as a way of explaining his music, that Burns' mum was a painter and his dad a professional heavyweight boxer. It's not as ridiculous as it first seems - they've got a hell of a punch but they've also got a finesse of touch too. 'Turbo' is nasty, hard and dirty while 'Heartbeats' sounds like looped up soft rock. Importantly, they've got tunes.reviewstory12554Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12566&name=djmag.com+Cobblestone+Jazz+Fiesta+Wagon+Repair"Potent analogue grooves, combining the funk with sinister undertones."reviewstory12566Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12561&name=djmag.com+Gossip+Heavy+Cross+%28Mixes%29+ColumbiaThey ain't 'Soulwax's Standing In The Way' but Fred Falke's euphoria and Burns' rough noise are worth checking.reviewstory12561Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12558&name=djmag.com+Grum+Sound+Reaction+HeartbeatsThere seems little doubt that Grum is going to break through, but this probably isn't going to be the track to do it. It sounds like every electro track rolled into one - from Daft Punk to Justice. It'll work in a set, ticks all the boxes, but just doesn't stand out in the way that we hope from him.reviewstory12558Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12560&name=djmag.com+Harvard+Bass+Caked+Sound+PellegrinoPosh T-shirt makers release killer tune for their second label outing. Bouncy, sparse ghetto tech with ravey breakdown. In fashion.reviewstory12560Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12571&name=djmag.com+Kez+Ym+City+Soul+EP+Yore"Solid real deal. House all the way on this strong EP."reviewstory12571Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12557&name=djmag.com+Orbital+Orbital+20+Remixes+RhinoThe reason that Orbital survived for 15 years - and are now welcomed back - is that they wrote amazing melodies. 'Lush' has been completely steamrollered by Hervé though, a heavy ghetto battering that only toys with the tune. Tom Middleton fares better with his more subtle, warmer version of 'Halcyon' - a gentle throb topped with sunshine licks and that vocal. Zabiela then turns 'Impact' inside out with some clever tech breaks but a linear groove.reviewstory12557Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12564&name=djmag.com+Rick+Wade+I+Do+Believe+F.C.R"Can't beat those raw killer house grooves."reviewstory12564Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12570&name=djmag.com+Rolando+The+Afterlife+Saved"Nice to see him still doing it. Deeeetroit!"reviewstory12570Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12569&name=djmag.com+Russ+Gabriel+Spirits+Sushitech"Deep, hypnotic, exquisitely produced techno."reviewstory12569Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12559&name=djmag.com+R%F6yksopp+The+Girl+%26+The+Robot+%28Mixes%29+Wall+Of+SoundKris Menace's big, dreamy Moroder-isms and Ocelot's straight electro kick provide the best backing for Robyn.reviewstory12559Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12556&name=djmag.com+Sneaky+Sound+System+It%27s+Not+My+Problem+%28Thin+White+Duke+Mix%29+14th+FloorJacques Lu Cont's 'Thin White Duke Mix' of The Killers' 'My Brightside' is one of the all-time great indie electro remixes. It's therefore understandable that it would get ripped off - but by the man himself? If this was new ground we could deal with the weaker vocal. The Killers remix came at a time when we thought JLC could do no wrong - what happened?reviewstory12556Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12563&name=djmag.com+Steinhoff+%26+Hammouda+Touch+Smallville"This label is on a roll at the moment. More deftness."reviewstory12563Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12565&name=djmag.com+Stl+Silent+State+Smallville"My favourite STL yet with a heavy nod to Maurizio."reviewstory12565Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12567&name=djmag.com+Two+Armadillos+Feat+Barbara+Alcindor+Je+Suis+Differente+Sthlm+Audio"Super deep vocal track in an old school style with a Nick Holder remix."reviewstory12567Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12562&name=djmag.com+Wareika+Kings+Child+Motivbank"Wonderful, rich, otherwordly music."reviewstory12562Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12583&name=djmag.com+Appaloosa+The+Day+We+Fell+In+Love+%28Todd+Edwards+Remix%29+Kitsune"This reminds us why we fell in love with Todd Edwards."reviewstory12583Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12580&name=djmag.com+Black+Eyed+Peas+Boom+Boom+Pow+%28Wideboys+2-Step+Mix%29+Interscope"Tearing down clubland in the name of two-step."reviewstory12580Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12576&name=djmag.com+Boltan+Oscillate+EP+Remixed+Party+Like+Us+RecordsOnly on their fourth release, this American label has been building a great reputation for badboy releases, with remixes and productions from Ac Slater and Drop The Lime. This varied five-track EP features a collection of remixes from some heavyweight producers. Rico Tubbs fires off a massive speed garage revival remix of 'Nine to Five', which would work perfectly alongside any Double 99/RIP track, whilst other tracks include dirty dubstep from DZr, wild Italian bassline from Blatta & Inesha and a wobbly hallucination from the Acid Jacks' Jackmaster and Mightyfools. Bridging the gap across the Atlantic with bass!reviewstory12576Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12581&name=djmag.com+Chanel+If+You+Love+Me+%28Control-S+Remix%29+Hed+Kandi"Remake of a classic, another sweet and sexy remix from Control-S."reviewstory12581Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12579&name=djmag.com+Dan+Black+Alone+%28MJ+Cole+Remix%29+Polydor"The legend of UK garage shows that his magic fingers are ever-lasting."reviewstory12579Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12587&name=djmag.com+Jay+Sean+Maybe+%28Sunship+2-Step+Mix%29+2Point9"Fresh from the 2000-era of UKG, Sunship smacks it in a way only he knows how!"reviewstory12587Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12578&name=djmag.com+Khy+Can%27t+Get+Back+With+Me+%28Wittyboy+Remix%29+Audio+Music+StartKhy have already worked with top US acts like Neyo and Chris Brown. Here, Northern-based Wittyboy busts the dials on a funky tip.reviewstory12578Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12584&name=djmag.com+Kid+Cudi+Vs+Crookers+Day+%27n%27+Night+%28Agent+X+Remix%29+Ministry+of+Sound"Still slamming dancefloors, Agent X keep firing bullets left, right and centre."reviewstory12584Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12573&name=djmag.com+L+My+Ex+%28T2+Remix%29+Ice+Cream+RecordsIce Cream Records have an eye for new talent and r&b artist L shows signs of having a great future. T2, after recent experimentations in the studio, goes back to his roots and lets rip with an absolute bassline banger, with trademark chunky beats that work L's vocals into a crisp breakdown before an almighty sub explosion. Heavy! Check L's original for a late night jam.reviewstory12573Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12577&name=djmag.com+La+Roux+Bulletproof+%28Zinc+Remix%29+PolydorAfter Skream's mix of 'In For The Kill' something special was needed for La Roux's follow-up. Zinc's been brought in and job done. Absolutely disgusting sub-lo fidget breakbeat garage house as only the don can do.reviewstory12577Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12588&name=djmag.com+Lady+Gaga+Just+Dance+%28TreMoreFireDubz+Remix%29+White"One for the ladies and still grilling the dancefloors."reviewstory12588Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12586&name=djmag.com+Mc+Majestic+In+Da+VIP+%28Control-S+Remix%29+White"Cutting edge two-step with my favourite MC of 2009. Majestic rollin!"reviewstory12586Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12572&name=djmag.com+MJ+Cole+feat+Digga+Gotta+Have+It+ProlificAward-winning producer MJ Cole hooks up with male singer Digga to give us an absolute banger. This is a first-class package with two-step favourites Control-S, electro don Mickey Slim and Ill Blu joining MJ himself. The original is a polished bassline 4/4 garage affair and works brilliantly, but when MJ hits the UK funky scene with his dub, things really start to get interesting.reviewstory12572Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12582&name=djmag.com+Mj+Cole+Feat+Digga+Gotta+Have+It+%28Dub+Mix%29+Prolific"This long-awaited package has something for everyone."reviewstory12582Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12574&name=djmag.com+Mz+Bratt+Who+Do+You+Think+You+Are+%28Dubwise+Remix%29+AATW%2FUniversalProduced by Terror Danjah, this has already been doing damage across the UK clubs and airwaves. Bratt, having signed to AATW early this year, has been touring with label buddies N Dubz and has already completed a tour with ultra hot Hervé in the US. Our favourite mix comes from Southcoast-based Dubwise (bassline) who, fresh from remix duties with Akon, deliver a solid cut. Lil Silva (funky) and D.O.K (funky) also bring heat to the project, as Mz Bratt steps up to stake her claim as one of the leading females in the scene.reviewstory12574Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12585&name=djmag.com+Mz+Bratt+Who+Do+You+Think+You+Are+%28Dubwise+Remix%29+Universal"The best new talent on the bassline scene, Dubwise getting the props they deserve."reviewstory12585Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12575&name=djmag.com+Sim+Simi+Open+your+Eyes+%28Remixes%29+Northern+LinePaleface & Sticky join forces to produce a storming summertime anthem. As a member of the infamous Crazy Cousinz, Paleface has been extremely busy of late and on this outing he delves into a deep musical London funky vibe, embracing live guitars, grooving bongos and piano licks. Sticky brings forth a slap bass to die for to gel the whole package, whilst NL regular Pyper wheels up a dirty 'Up North' effort that hits the spot nicely. Will gain support across the board from funky to garage.reviewstory12575Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12590&name=djmag.com+Bashy+Who+Wants+To+Be+A+Millionaire+GGI%2FRags+To+RichezLyrically Bashy is up there with the best of them and it's a surprise to many that he hasn't graced the Top 10 yet. This sees Bash turn his attention to a Toddla T house/dubstep hybrid riddim with a seriously weighty outcome. With Dizzee Rascal currently topping the charts with a similarly energetic track, could West London's finest be heading the same way?reviewstory12590Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12592&name=djmag.com+Central+Spillz+Centraleyez+Central+SpillzReinvigorated and ready to step up the ladder are Central Spillz, a collective of versatile MCs emerging primarily from the thriving Bristol scene where they have built a formidable fan base that's spreading faster than Swine Flu. With a haunting backing track, the boys come at you from every angle, spitting fire with great delivery. You'll be hearing a lot more from this camp in the coming months.reviewstory12592Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12593&name=djmag.com+Donae%27o+Watching+Her+Move+Zephron+EntertainmentAnother potential hit taken from his 'Party Hard' album, Donae'o pumps out a powerful ballad over an edgy, funky backing. One of the most versatile artists in the game.reviewstory12593Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12591&name=djmag.com+Mingstar+The+Major+Get+Your+Champagne+YGC+RecordingsThere have been a barrage of similar themed tracks in recent months and at first glance you may think that this is just any re-re-remix, but hold up! S.K.I.T.Z Beatz turns his considerable talents to a bit of UK funky, with a twist of grime, and East Londoner Mingstar sets the mood for the bubblers out there. The video is already doing a lot. Look out for the remixes.reviewstory12591Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12594&name=djmag.com+Smasher+feat+Mighty+Moe+Ride+Again+WhiteCould be one of the summer's anthems. It's odds-on that you'll be coming back from your holidays singing this one!reviewstory12594Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12589&name=djmag.com+Virus+Syndicate+The+Malaria+EP+ContagiousThere's literally no stopping Virus Syndicate. With the dust not even settled following their recent 'Mosquito EP', they unleash another four tracker from their 'Break Out' trilogy of EPs, jam-packed with the kind of goodness usually reserved for late December. MRK1 and Kromestar dish up the beats Santa style and the boys do what they do in sublime fashion. "Anything you can do, we can do better," they claim - and they may be right.reviewstory12589Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12596&name=djmag.com+Anne+Savage+I+Can%27t+Hear+Ya+Siren+TraxAnne Savage is the latest hard dance star to launch her own label, delivering two contrasting mixes of 'I Can't Hear Ya'. The original features busy synth riffs and fog horn samples alongside crowd hyping MC style vocals, while the 'Tech Mix' strips things back to the groove for a raw and rugged alternative for the underground floors. Leading Italian hard trance producer Luca Antolini is drafted in for remix duties and he drops two fierce re-rubs that lean more towards stomping hardstyle territory.reviewstory12596Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12607&name=djmag.com+April+%26+Technikal+Mad+Glow+TrafficTicks all the right boxes for UK hard trance followers with its driving bassline and bright, busy melodies.reviewstory12607Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12598&name=djmag.com+BK+%26+Lee+Haslam+Feel+Good+Inc+RiotThis is an interesting meeting of styles as BK's hard dance sounds collide head on with Lee Haslam's tech-trance vibes. The duo also draw influence from a completely unexpected source, lifting the vocals from Gorillaz' 'Feel Good Inc' for an instantly familiar hook in an otherwise heavy-hitting hard tech hybrid. Also on offer is the less fierce sounding 'Bang To Rights', which leans more towards tech-trance territory with bubbling basslines and big electro-edged staccato synth riffs.reviewstory12598Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12613&name=djmag.com+Bk+%26+Lee+Haslam+Feel+Good+Inc+Riot%21+Recordings"The Gorillaz' vocal lifts the roof every time."reviewstory12613Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12614&name=djmag.com+Black+Label+Djs+Black+Label+5+Black+Label"The mysterious bootleg label offer a nice little 'Love Parade Mix'.reviewstory12614Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12604&name=djmag.com+Carlo+Resoort+First+Rebirth+LiquidA very cool interpretation of the Bonzai hard trance classic 'The First Rebirth' by Jones & Stephenson. Minimal beats and classy production quality put this in the Sander van Doorn bracket of tech-trance.reviewstory12604Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12597&name=djmag.com+Dark+by+Design+%26+Symtal+F.E.A.R+Dark+By+Design+BreakthroughGaz West teams up with two rising stars for the latest instalment on his Breakthrough sub label. The 'F.E.A.R' collaboration with Symtal does pretty much as the title suggests, striking fear into unsuspecting listeners with chilling vocals and terrifying triplet riffs laid over hammering hard style beats. Elsewhere, Dangerous makes his label bow with 'Heavy Petting', featuring driving, marching beats and an unexpected guest appearance from Katy Perry and her 'I Kissed A Girl' lyrics.reviewstory12597Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12608&name=djmag.com+Kidd+Kaos+%26+Audiotech+Departures+K405+Records"Hard, crunchy tech-edged stomper with sliding bassline and nice breakdown."reviewstory12608Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12611&name=djmag.com+Kidd+Kaos+%26+Smg+Shranz+Mezcla+Kiddfectious+Recordings"Hard with a stonking tribal groove and vocal to boot."reviewstory12611Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12605&name=djmag.com+Kidd+Kaos+%26+SMG+Shranz+Tortuga+KiddfectiousKidd Kaos & SMG deliver another experimental slab of hardstyle as fearsome, crunching beats collide head on with panpipe samples. Chilled bosh anyone?!reviewstory12605Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12616&name=djmag.com+Lisa+Lashes+%26+Alex+Kidd+Vs+Kidd+Kaos+Nu+Religion+Kiddfectious+Recordings"Hard and in-your-face peak-time dancefloor fodder."reviewstory12616Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12601&name=djmag.com+Mekk+V+Embryo+Discover+DarkRob Stevenson is best known for his productions as Activa on leading trance labels, but here he slips into his darker Mekk V alter ego to showcase his techier sounds in 'Embryo', which is backed up by a remix from Slovenian Reaky, who rips straight into peak-time action with heavy hitting beats and raw stabs. Rob completes the package with a tribal mix of 'Code Red' that stirs up hypnotic techno rhythms that will delight followers of the Fred Baker and Randy Katana sounds.reviewstory12601Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12603&name=djmag.com+Olav+Basoski+Don%27t+Turn+Your+Back+On+Me+WorkOnce upon a time hard house used to be just as the label stated; house that was just that little bit tougher than conventional house DJs would play. No need for breakneck speeds or scary sounds to send unsuspecting dancefloors running for cover. Spinnin' Records are now reviving the classic Work label and a track from Olav Basoski - both pioneers of these tough club sounds from the '90s. There's a cool Sander van Doorn here, but in all honesty it's the more edgy, jacking house rhythms of Olav's update that carry this track home.reviewstory12603Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12617&name=djmag.com+Organ+Donors+Wave+Guide+System+%28Scott+Attrill+Remix%29+Audio+Surgery"The escalating riff out of the breakdown goes right off!"reviewstory12617Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12595&name=djmag.com+Ross+Homson+Who+Is+Galvez+EP+ToolboxIn giving Ross Homson his debut EP the Toolbox label have scooped one of the year's biggest hard house tunes. He delivers four solo tracks and a collaboration with Nik Denton on this release, covering everything tempo-wise right up to the harder end of the Toolbox scale in 'Bupa Troopa'. However, it's the other end of his repertoire that's creating the biggest buzz with 'Galvez Groove' one of the most infectious and floor-friendly grooves you'll hear all year. A funky bassline, old skool piano lines and soaring diva vocal samples are effortlessly eased into a flowing arrangement that conjures up feelings of both cutting edge and classic in one anthemic mix. Massive!reviewstory12595Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12615&name=djmag.com+Scott+Attrill+Massive+Unreleased"Bad to the bone but has a great uplifting trance breakdown."reviewstory12615Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12612&name=djmag.com+Scott+Attrill+Mega+Traffic+Records"This has been ripping it up a treat for me since Christmas."reviewstory12612Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12609&name=djmag.com+Scott+Attrill+Sledgehammer+Traffic+Records"Twisted hard tech with a crazy riff!"reviewstory12609Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12610&name=djmag.com+Steve+Noxx+%26+Stu+Grady+Musica+%28Scott+Attrill+Remix%29+Riot%21+Recordings"The main riff and bassline are savage."reviewstory12610Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12606&name=djmag.com+Sturdy+Kitz+vs+La+Zenza+Oceanic+%28Nik+Denton+Remix%29+CombatPart of an EP headed up by Jason Roberts 'Psy'd Kick', make a beeline for Nik Denton's remix of 'Oceanic' for an irresistible slab of floor-friendly yet energetic hard house.reviewstory12606Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12599&name=djmag.com+Technikal+Klubbed+Together+EP+3+MasifTechnikal releases the final EP lifted from his 'Klubbed Together' collaboration album and this latest instalment covers most of the hard dance spectrum, including stomping European hard trance beats with Anne Savage in 'Give It To Me' and riff-fuelled hard house energy with Andy Farley and 'Tantrum'. He's evidently equally at home writing slower psy influenced tracks with the 'Lose Control' collaboration with Nick Sentience pushing all the right buttons, while his partnership with hardcore legend Gammer cooks up a storming 160bpm monster for the trancecore massive to complete this impressive array of sounds and styles.reviewstory12599Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12602&name=djmag.com+Various+EP+1+SpinballSpinball look to have changed tack by pooling together five tracks from various artists into a mouth-watering EP for ravenous rave monkeys. Defective Audio delivers three collaboration tracks; pick of the bunch is the riff fuelled 'Mutha Boosh' with Steve Gillen, and the fast and furious 'Twisted Mission' with Weasal & Firefox. Also worthy of a mention is the Base Graffiti solo effort 'Alright' that weaves a groovy bassline and infectious organ riffs into the mix like his famous releases on Tripoli Trax back in the day.reviewstory12602Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12600&name=djmag.com+Various+The+Hardbox+Strikes+Back+Vol.3+Vicious+CircleVicious Circle head honcho Paul Glazby rounds up several leaders of the hard school for the third in the series of 'Hardbox' EPs. Dom Sweeten turns in a track apiece under his Defective Audio and Base Graffiti guises, with the latter laying down an irresistible groove interspersed with classic rave samples. Elsewhere on the EP, Andy Farley delivers a real treat for fans of the label by remixing his 2001 classic 'Out Of Control', while Paul Glazby and Paul Maddox also get in on the action with two hard-hitting tracks.reviewstory12600Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12633&name=djmag.com+Bashy+Who+Wants+To+Be+A+Millionaire%3F+Ragz2Richez"We do! Bashy's back in a big way for 2009 - Toddla T killed the beat."reviewstory12633Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12624&name=djmag.com+Ceschi+Same+Old+Love+Song+EquinoxWas gonna say this is psyche-influenced but actually it's informed by the spate of pristine West Coast/Laurel Canyon pop that broke just after psychedelia - think 'Hair', Zager & Evans, Van Dyke Parks - the rippling chorus-vocals breaking up 2 Mex and Awol's irresistible flows perfectly, the DJ Scientist remix even more set adrift in Clouddead bliss. On the flip, the mighty Myka 9 turns 'Objects Are Falling On Me' into way more than just an ace title. Great indie hip-hop from the US.reviewstory12624Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12626&name=djmag.com+Dead+Prez+feat+Stylez+P+Gangster+Gangster+WhiteThe latest leak from Dead Prez and, my God - even though the music is kinda Prez on autopilot it's incredibly bracing to hear lyrics that matter, that signify, that have ambiguity and intrigue, even better to hear Styles P ripping forth on such supposedly predictable, actually mindblowing subject matter. I seem to recall hip-hop did this quite often back in the day. Dissatisfaction breeds revolution and the end of this decade might just see a casting off of the past 10 years blinkered bullshit. I hope, I hope, I hope.reviewstory12626Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12632&name=djmag.com+Dizzee+Rascal+Bonkers+Dirtee+Stank"Saw Dizzee perform this at The Forum last year and knew it would be a summer '09 smash!"reviewstory12632Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12636&name=djmag.com+Donae%27o+Feat+Wiley+Crying+For+Me+Myish%2FZephron"Massive link up! This hook-up looks set to take Donae'o mainstream."reviewstory12636Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12629&name=djmag.com+Dr+Dot+Discolexia+Concrete+BreaksIgnore the original even if JND and EXP's Yorkshire verbals are great. Go straight for the fantastic Kool Hertz re-rub and tweak the speed up for some heavy-hitting d&b (or way down for some heavy dub).reviewstory12629Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12622&name=djmag.com+Earlyman+Alpha+Stopstart+RecordingsDidn't realise Earlyman was from Spacek until 30 seconds ago - explains the Sun Ra feel of much of this stunning EP, 'Alpha' itself gliding through astrobelts and galaxies, the background radiation and control panel diodes humming as Early sets controls for the heart of deep space. 'Slinky' is the real highlight here, Foreign Beggars (or is it Infinite Livez?) ripping some genius vocals over a heavy, heavy dub undertow, coming on as aggro as PIL woulda been had Wobble been vocalist. Superb, as ever, from Stopstart.reviewstory12622Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12631&name=djmag.com+Flo+Rida+Sugar+Poe+BoyWho would've thought that cheese could be so grating? Absolutely fucking horrible '80s-flecked shit-chorus summer-friendly wank from Atlantic's latest mediocrity. Stay the fuck away from here.reviewstory12631Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12627&name=djmag.com+Guilty+Simpson+Stress+Stones+ThrowDon't care if Dilla had his dabs on this. I fucking hate The Beatles. Sorry.reviewstory12627Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12639&name=djmag.com+Hard+House+Banton+Sirens+Spoilt+Rotten"Been around for a minute, but when it drops in the club - it's over!"reviewstory12639Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12630&name=djmag.com+Huey+feat+Juelz+Santana+%26+Bobby+Valentino+PaYow+JiveAbsolutely fucking horrible over-autotuned Batman-sound-fx-toting wank from Jive's latest mediocrity.reviewstory12630Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12628&name=djmag.com+Kazahaya+Remember+Hip-Hop+Breakin%27+BreadYeah, I remember hip-hop. I remember it progressed past this kind of DITC-style hoopla nigh on 20 years ago. Kindling.reviewstory12628Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12623&name=djmag.com+Killa+Kela+Built+Like+An+Amplifier+100%25I think we can safely wave Killa Kela off from being our concern anymore - this ain't hip-hop, it's a strange conflation of post-punk, '80s electro-pop and the kind of thinks-it's-heavy-utter-unheaviness that only Zane Lowe could find revelatory. The Sway mix is half-decent but only the man Martin Rushent has the grounding and the guile to save this - his remix is good enough to make you dig out 'Dare', for which I should be thankful. Cheers pal.reviewstory12623Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12625&name=djmag.com+Killer+Mike+Man+Up+Grand+HustleNot an obvious single - this comes off like one of those nuts throwaway album tracks offa Cam'ron's spectacularly nasty 'Sports, Drugs & Entertainment' and as such comes highly recommended. Care has been taken here - in the ultra minimal Moroder drone that laces verse and chorus together, in the hyperkinetic snare kick patterns that bubble under the whole, even in the 'tween verse hollering. Superb.reviewstory12625Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12621&name=djmag.com+Krate+Krusaders+Nowadays+Banana+KlanNice downered vibe to this - crepuscular Rhodes and low-slung droning jazz-horns (is that a Sally Army band or the JBs?) combine with the sparse tactility of Talk Talk or Burning Spear, over which Ahmos drops intriguing lyrics about the daily grind, the daily papers, and the distortions that operate between the two. Keep an eye on these for the latter part of this year.reviewstory12621Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12618&name=djmag.com+Kyza+Sin+City%2FEgo+Dented'Sin City' finds its innards and peripheries buzzing with insect life. This has a heat-struck, swamp-funk feel wherein Chemo's thumping beats and sodden guitar breaks unfold around Kyza's typically twisted verbals to simmering seething effect. The real mosquito-plagued city in full effect. On the flip, 'Go' sees Bless Beats lashing down some nutzoid Bollywood doom strings over a lo-end heavy roll of banging funk, and the Bar 9 re-rub is as brutally bass-heavy as prime Kode 9 or Bug. A fantastic record.reviewstory12618Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12635&name=djmag.com+La+Roux+Bulletproof+%28Zinc+Remix%29+Polydor"Another banging La Roux remix. Ripping dancefloors at the moment!"reviewstory12635Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12641&name=djmag.com+Lazy+Habits+Please+People+R%26J+Records"Our favourite hip-hop live band at the moment!"reviewstory12641Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12620&name=djmag.com+MCM+Back+Again+33+ThrowdownYes, it's the ex-Caveman frontman, yes, he's working with Si Spex from The Creators, and yes, this fucking rocks in a sophisticated, elder statesman fashion - with dignity, with melody, with nice fat blocks of bass and beats hitting you around the temple like chunks of tarmac. On the flip are three stupendously good instrumentals from Harmonic 33 just crying out for some verbals.reviewstory12620Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12634&name=djmag.com+Nemesis+%26+Arrogance+Live+From+The+Capital+Real+Records"The video for our banging new single is currently doing the rounds online. Check it out!"reviewstory12634Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12619&name=djmag.com+Roots+Manuva+Do+Nah+Bodda+Mi+Big+DadaRoots is an artist you might just spend the rest of your life catching up with. Popped 'Brand New Second Hand' in my blaupunkt the other day and recalled what an underated titan of British music this guy has been for nigh-on a decade now. 'Do Nah Bodda Mi' was one of the snappiest highlights from last year's 'Slime & Reason', here re-rubbed into Roots Radics perfection by Wrongtom and pumping frictive electro by Red Light. Damn straight it's essential - it's by Roots Manuva.reviewstory12619Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12637&name=djmag.com+The+Count+Of+Monte+Cristal+%26+Herv%E9+Jungle+Steppers+Cheap+Thrills"The bassline on this one is ridiculous! Big dubstep track for summer 2009!"reviewstory12637Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12638&name=djmag.com+The+Temper+Trap+Science+of+Fear+%28Herv%E9+Remix%29+Infectious"Another dubstep fave. Reminds of the old school garage 4/4 days, with a modern bass twist."reviewstory12638Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12640&name=djmag.com+Zinc+Feat+No+Lay+Killa+Sound+Bingo"We've been working a lot with No Lay recently and we're feeling this one."reviewstory12640Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12656&name=djmag.com+Alex+Celler+La+Palma+Area+Remote"Straight-forward dubbiness with some effective drops."reviewstory12656Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12655&name=djmag.com+Back+To+Fundamentals+Insatiable+d%3Avision"Ahhhh. The sweet sounds of house music!"reviewstory12655Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12649&name=djmag.com+Cookie+Monsterz+%26+Roland+Clark+Spirits+Floor+JamsRoland does ramble on a bit when he gets locked into his spoken word thing. But Cookie Monsterz keep him in check here and work up a nice rolling groove with a fat bassline and clean beats to accompany his ruminations on things supernatural. Conan Liquid ups the ante with a barrage of freaky keys and Hideo Kobayashi does a similarly busy keyboard workout with light touches and long sustains, but for sheer all-round, head-nodding, foot-stomping vibes the Monsterz have it.reviewstory12649Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12643&name=djmag.com+Dirty+South+We+Are+ViciousDespite his reputation for being at the forefront of Aussie electro-house, Dragan has a deftness of touch and a stealthy commercial appeal that suggests he's playing the long game. 'We Are' once again features singer Rudy who graced last year's 'Let It Go', but where it had anthemic tendencies 'We Are' just gets locked into the groove and rolls with it. Rudy's vocals are modestly but effectively employed, leaving the main keyboard riff as the singular musical hook carrying the track. Just the one mix for now; expect more.reviewstory12643Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12662&name=djmag.com+DJ+Mind+Sin+Salida+Interlabel"Been crazy busy but had to make time for this one. For the underground."reviewstory12662Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12653&name=djmag.com+EDX+Shy+Shy+PinkStarA deep, melodic keyboard groove with euphoric chord progressions and commercial female vocal. Paul Harris supplies a laidback mix but head for the 'EDX Club Mix' for the main action.reviewstory12653Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12648&name=djmag.com+Erick+Morillo+feat+Deborah+Cooper+I+Get+Lifted+SubliminalMorillo, Romero and Nunez are back on the job with one of their big vocal excursions, linking up with former C&C Music Factory singer Deborah Cooper. The result is no surprise to anyone familiar with Morillo's current DJ sets - snare fills, extended drops and chunky keys are all the order of the day. But Cooper's vocals, which have an unmistakeable commercial edge - C&C were the kings of credible pop-dance - and the keyboard sound reminiscent of Phuture's 'Rise From Your Grave' add cooler elements. Big room sounds with a quality touch.reviewstory12648Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12651&name=djmag.com+Galaxy+Group+feat+Capitol+A+%26+Carla+Prather+Out+Of+Control+Loveslap%21The fuzzy, staccato beats of the original show glimpses but fail to convince. Luckily, things fall into place with Azad Rivzi's mix, a dead flat bassline groove that rolls nicely with Capitol A's laidback raps though Carla's backing vocals are sacrificed.reviewstory12651Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12659&name=djmag.com+Gramophonedzie+Why+Don%27t+You+Guesthouse+Music"A fun and funky sample joint that reminds me of Chicago."reviewstory12659Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12654&name=djmag.com+H.c.c.r.+Vs+Nick+%26+Danny+Chatelain+The+Crawl+Bambossa"We hooked up last summer and made this little big monster."reviewstory12654Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12644&name=djmag.com+Jimpster+Sleeper+FreerangeJimpster can do big tunes when he's in the mood but 'Sleeper' is a dreamier sort of excursion. Not for the first time Jimpster's blend of smooth, soft-edged keys, incisive percussion and stuttered vocal samples position him as a latter day exponent of '90s New York deep, an impression further instilled by the even more abstract textures and vocal snips of 'Just The Kind Of Girl'. An admirably restrained package is rounded off by Franc Spangler's remix of 'Sleeper', another portion of deep keys and rolling beats. Exquisitely understated.reviewstory12644Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12652&name=djmag.com+Joey+Negro+pres+The+Sunburst+Band+Our+Lives+Are+Shaped+ZGrant Nelson tries his hand at some organic broken beats with 'Our Lives Are Shaped', Simon Grey handles things in his usual jazzy manner on 'We Can Live Forever' and Mr Negro takes care of 'Free Bass'. Healthy and wholesome.reviewstory12652Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12642&name=djmag.com+Jose+Nunez+Visitors+BambossaThe more usually soulfully inclined Nunez takes time out to get deep, down and dark with this tense, tracky, keyboard groove featuring bombastic beats, big drops and a breathy female spoken word vocal. Harry Choo Choo's mix will bring a smile to those who know 33 1/3 Queen's Nu Groove classic 'Searchin'', (a track that sounds weirdly contemporary) and fleshing out the package, the Jorge Montia and Todd G Cerec mixes head for a more straight-up electronic groove.reviewstory12642Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12646&name=djmag.com+Joshua+Heath+Dirty+Thirty+EP+Drop+MusicWe dug Joshua's Salted Music releases so this one had a little living up to do. Happily, all the elements are in place - fuzzy, funky keys, delicious basslines and live sounding drums. 'I Refuse' features a slick electric piano part and a bluesy vocal, moulded by The Inland Knights into one of their trademark shuffle-beat tracks, while the trackier 'Son of Gun' just rides a simple but sublime rhythm section groove.reviewstory12646Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12645&name=djmag.com+Michael+Gray%2C+Danism+%26+Lisa+Millet+Say+Yes+DefectedIf the Black Eyed Peas can blend vocals with contemporary electronic production styles, it's time for house producers to break free of the tradition that matches soulful vocals to a pre-formatted sound. Michael Gray and Danism already know this and duly put Lisa's lusty tones through the paces of a tweaky, minimal electronic groove that pays scant regard to anything that might be regarded as a real instrument. As ever with these things however, it's the dub that'll get the most club attention as Dan and Mike work the track's Gilbert Le Funk 'Afrikantastique' flavours.reviewstory12645Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12661&name=djmag.com+Ministers+De+La+Funk+Believe+%28H.C.C.R.+Remix%29+Subliminal"This is not a typo! Put some bass in your face."reviewstory12661Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12658&name=djmag.com+Nic+Fanciulli+%26+Steve+Mac+10%25+Ovum"Relentless old school funk with some serious drive."reviewstory12658Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12657&name=djmag.com+Paul+Woolford+Pandemonium+Intimacy"Nice and random, full of surprises, techno for the dancefloor."reviewstory12657Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12663&name=djmag.com+Reshuffle+The+Uppershelf+Supplement+FactsSome twisted tech-house for the sunrise.reviewstory12663Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12660&name=djmag.com+Slam+Positive+Education+%28D%27Julz+Remix%29+Soma"Dark and sexy tech-house from my man from France."reviewstory12660Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12647&name=djmag.com+Spencer+Parker+The+Beginning+Buzzin%27+FlyYou have to feel a little for Spencer. He gets a second tune signed to a cool label and then the remix turns out to be from the guy who's just about to have one of the biggest records of the year. Thunder duly thieved. But maybe it's not so bad. Francis Aymonier's delicate piano riffs are nicely explored in Parker's 'Original Mix', but Michel Cleis works some of his 'La Mezcla' magic in pursuit of a rambling, rolling groove resplendent with a fiesta of percussion and a long, hypnotic finish. Another mix is kind of redundant but Afkkt and Danny Fiddo's tenderly constructed effort is not to be ignored.reviewstory12647Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12650&name=djmag.com+Various+The+Flavor+Saver+EP+Vol.3+SaltedAndrew Chibale, Joe Pompeo and Jeff Daniels are the men at the controls and while no new heights are scaled here, if you like smooth bumps and grooves, this is for you.reviewstory12650Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12667&name=djmag.com+A+Hawk+And+A+Hacksaw+Deliverance+The+Leaf+LabelWith some 10 million viewers tuning in to witness the talents of Greek father and son duo Stavros Flatley on Britain's Got Talent, maybe now is the time for these Bouzouki wielding, folk troubadours to finally mount that assault on the British chart buying public. We live in hope. In the meantime the rest of us can get our fix via this beautifully packaged, vintage shellac style 10". File next to Balkan Beats.reviewstory12667Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12665&name=djmag.com+Animal+Collective+Summertime+Clothes+DominoThere's something in the density and approach of Animal Collective's sound that seems to render all the usual descriptive markers null and void. This single certainly nods to the likes of Spector and The Beach Boys, but what AC do in the most part is entirely new, thus making the job of any remixer a thankless task. Perhaps predictably here then neither Dam Funk nor Leon Day manage to capture the energy or idiosyncrasy of the original. Zomby come close, but ultimately Animal Collective are hoisted by their own brilliant batard.reviewstory12665Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12683&name=djmag.com+Dam+Funk+Pass+Intact+Stones+Throw"Boogie shoe shuffler. We love Dam Funk!"reviewstory12683Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12664&name=djmag.com+DJ+Food+One+Man%27s+Weird+Is+Another+Man%27s+World+NinjaA full-flavoured return to form for DJ Food (aka Strictly Kev) drops some eight years after the ambitious 'Quadraplex' EP. Breaks and beats merge with swirling psychedelics in an EP that personifies the classic Ninja/Solid Steel rhetoric. Jazz poet Ken Nordine is included on the drum driven 'All Covered In Darkness', Natural Self discovers his vocal side on 'The Illectrik Hoax' and sonic alchemist Bundy K Brown reconstitutes 'A Trick Of The Ear' into a 13-minute percussive soundscape. A vintage yet progressive return to form.reviewstory12664Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12671&name=djmag.com+Gang+Gang+Dance+First+Communion+WarpPicking up the baton where label affiliates !!! and Battles left off, Gang Gang Dance carry on the new wave tradition with 'First Communion', a foray into splayed afro-style drums, looped and layered vocals and Foals-style guitar licks. Overall it sounds like a mix of the aforementioned, with a dash of CSS thrown in for good measure, although they do still maintain a hallmark of their own. TV On The Radio and Hot Chip (on their 745th remix) also feature.reviewstory12671Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12679&name=djmag.com+Guynamite+Born+In+%2782+Mukatsuku+Test+Pressing"Guy Benton boogie for the third EP on Mukatsuku. Shea Soul on vocals."reviewstory12679Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12684&name=djmag.com+Hundred+Strong+Feat+Amp+Fiddler+Stylin+Free+%28Guynamukat+Remix%29+Dubplate"Hopefully be out on Altered Vibes later this year."reviewstory12684Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12666&name=djmag.com+Kaleta+%26+Akoya+Afrobeat+The+Spirit+of+Fela+is+Alive+%26+Well+Mukatsuku+RecordsAn explosive slice of Afrobeat from Kaleta gets the licensing thumbs up from Mukatsuku, who finally get this gem to the Fela faithful. Originally clocking in at over 14 minutes, it's been chopped virtually in half to add more punch and immediacy, whilst on the flip Guynamite and label boss Nik Weston add a more contemporary boogie house twist to the original, in doing so losing none of the vitality or the 'Fela' essence.reviewstory12666Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12677&name=djmag.com+Kaleta+%26+Akoya+Afrobeat+The+Spirit+of+Fela+Lives+On%21+MukatsukuAfrobeat monster that's taken me and Guyanmite two years to complete."reviewstory12677Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12678&name=djmag.com+Kay+Suzuki+Music+Duplate"Afro bizness from the effervescent Japan man about town."reviewstory12678Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12668&name=djmag.com+Meanderthals+Andromeda+Smalltown+SupersoundA meeting of the collective minds of the Idjut Boys and Rune Lindbaek make up the Meanderthals, and no prizes for guessing what the resultant sound is. Yep, it's disco cosmiche a-go-go as 'Andromida' snakes and shimmers along through cloaks of FX, haunting synths and, of course, the obligatory low slung bassline. The Idjuts add a brighter percussive mix, but this time it's all about the original Balearic version.reviewstory12668Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12682&name=djmag.com+Mr+President+Meet+Again+%28B+Boy+Edit%29+Favourite+FranceKiller edit for maximum enjoyment.reviewstory12682Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12674&name=djmag.com+Of+Montreal+For+Our+Elegant+Castle+Polyvinyl+RecordsGet past the Flight Of The Conchords comparisons on the first track and skip straight to the 'Depressed Buttons Mix' that carves a more electro(fried) path. Snappy.reviewstory12674Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12669&name=djmag.com+Richard+Swift+The+Atlantic+Ocean+Secretly+CanadianNot sure if I entirely agree with Swift's synopsis suggesting this latest effort is like "Prince sitting in on John Lennon's Plastic Ono's session". One thing's for sure though, this is definitely Swift's most radio-friendly and pop conscious release to date. Take this lead track from his forthcoming longplay; a bouncy, warm and wonderfully produced piece of piano-driven-pop laden with Swift's ineffable, lush tones.reviewstory12669Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12681&name=djmag.com+Root+Soul+Album+Geneon+Japan"Picked up in Tokyo the day after it was mastered. Hot debut!"reviewstory12681Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12673&name=djmag.com+Rosie+Elinor+Dougall+Start%2FStop%2FSyncro+Scarlett+RecordingsElectronically enhanced folkisms from Dougall, who joins the queue of female chauntesses waiting to jump into the shoes of Bat For Lashes' Natasha Khan.reviewstory12673Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12675&name=djmag.com+Silver+Man+Strike+3+3+Bar+FireOriginally licensed to Tru Thoughts, this laidback - if not now slightly dated - sample driven piece of jazziness finally gets its own release. Very nice it is too.reviewstory12675Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12670&name=djmag.com+Slow+Club+It+Doesn%27t+Have+To+Be+Beautiful+Moshi+MoshiMuch like the country folk come rockabilly traits of She & Him or Kitty Daisy & Lewis, the Slow Club (made up of a White Stripes-style duo of Charles Watson and Rebecca Taylor) are flying the flag for the good-time lament. Coming off like a classic pairing in the key of Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, 'It Doesn't Have To Be Beautiful' skips and bounds along in joyous fashion, proving that it can indeed be cool to smile. "Good times", as that muppet Justin Lee Collins might say.reviewstory12670Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12676&name=djmag.com+Starkey+Miracles+Planet+MuTwisted, electronic sweetness from Philly dubstep/grime maestro Starkey. Look out for the 'Miracles Remix' by London/Berlin-based DJ/producer Jamie Vexd too.reviewstory12676Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12680&name=djmag.com+Stevie%21+Super+Stitch+On%21+Killer+Funk+Records+US"45 label with a sense of humour and with the dancefloor in mind. Huge intro!"reviewstory12680Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12672&name=djmag.com+The+Killer+Meters+Freak%2FStomp+Breakin%27+BreadWith UK songstress Karime Kendra now on board full time and this solid little seven about to hit the racks, The Killer Meters are certainly making all the right noises in advance of their second album. Out to show they are more than just a covers band, both tracks deliberately veer away from that predictable funk template favoured by many of their contemporaries and instead add flourishes of rock, psych, northern soul and pop for floor-friendly effectreviewstory12672Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12685&name=djmag.com+Various+Panama+2+Soundway"You can't fault this label. Every one is a winner."reviewstory12685Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12686&name=djmag.com+Wajeed+Series+One+Jazzy+Sport+JapanCheeky Brazilian hip-hop shuffler that the laydees love."reviewstory12686Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12688&name=djmag.com+Cobblestone+Jazz+Fiesta+Wagon+RepairA slice of Cobblestone Jazz at their best. With a sharp, twangy bass that packs some venom, simple hats, their usual vocodered vocals, housey key stabs and some soaring pads, this should be a regular feature in many sets this summer. What really marks it out is its fairly groovy mellow pace yet with such dramatic and well executed compositional elements it's striking enough to be played peak-time. On the flip, 'Traffic Jam' is less predictable and bolder with its darting, racy feel. Utilising another gnarly bassline and jazz keys, this is Cobblestone Jazz in freestyle mode.reviewstory12688Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12691&name=djmag.com+Margaret+Dygas+Invisible+Circles+PerlonTwo super abstract affairs, punctuated by low-slung rhythms, moody late night jazz licks and hypnotic guitar riffs. It's great to see Perlon back too.reviewstory12691Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12687&name=djmag.com+Steinhoff+%26+Hammouda+feat+Dionne+Touch%2FYou+Are+Smallville'Touch' is a deep, warm, yet powerful track that's sure to get many plays in underground parties across the summer. With simple keys, warm rolling, airy beats and nice percussion this really requires your attention. On the flip, Jus Ed steps up to remix 'You Are', previously released on the label. As with much of Ed's work, it's super deep with swirling, subby bass, lots of old school drums and some trippy keys. One for the after-hours.reviewstory12687Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12690&name=djmag.com+Various+Artists+Significant+Others+EP+Wolf+and+Lamb'South Aphrika' by Lee Curtis is an atmospheric funk fuelled jam with guitar, a strong bassline and some quirky vocals. 'I'll Set Your House' by Gadi Mizrahi is a deep, druggy groove with a raw fluttering percussion. 'El Bandido' by Nicolas Jaar unsurprisingly is a Latin tinged, slightly whimsical track while Zev's 'This Feeling' is a steady, solid groove with a more cool percussive elements, sweet strings and vocal snippets. A solid EP.reviewstory12690Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12689&name=djmag.com+Wareika+King%27s+Child+Motivbank'King's Child' is a wonderful piece of music that has feeling and passion coursing through its veins. The production and exoticism nods heavily to Villalobos with its jumpy, pulsating, organic percussion but what really makes it so rounded and wholesome is the live sounding musical flourishes - jazzy keys, parpy bass, clarinet and guitar interjections all make this such a unique track. It comes as no surprise therefore that it is indeed Villalobos who steps up for the remix. And it's a huge compliment to the original that he respects it so much, simply weaving some new grooves through the parts to make it even more fluid. Both mixes are great.reviewstory12689Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12696&name=djmag.com+16+Bit+Lolitas+pres+Glowfield+Calling+New+York%2FReefteef+Bits+%26+PiecesYet more brilliance for the fully charged 16 Bits who are on the proverbial roll at the moment. Casting the wholesale lushness of their last couple of tracks to one side, 'Calling New York' fields a deeper fusion of sounds. Incidental harmonics creep in but overall this has an appealingly darker edge. With its clicky, more rolling remit, 'Reefteef' targets all its striking sounds on the breakdown, providing a thrilling drop.reviewstory12696Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12694&name=djmag.com+Arty+EP+Enhanced+ProgressiveThree tracks and three killers, signalling a big debut for Arty. 'Absynthe' gets some tough drum love, an urgent intro riff and a mighty atmospheric drop - all equating to floor dynamite. 'Love Inside Out' has much more of a harmonic edge and slays with its lead line's lush, original seaside atmospherics. Last out of the tin, 'Vanilla Sky' starts to reach the borders of trance with some majestic synths backed by a grooving bass.reviewstory12694Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12697&name=djmag.com+Dinka+Civilisation%2FZero+Altitude+Anjunabeats'Civilisation' has a cool, languid tone, supported by its sturdily produced backing and great arrangement. With a more harmonic edge, 'Zero Altitude' is similarly good work.reviewstory12697Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12695&name=djmag.com+Guy+J+Lamur+Bedrock'Lamur' is one of those tracks that increases its hold on you every time you spin it. The 'Original Mix' has some great housier elements running through its production veins, while still retaining its prog mandate. It's at the minimal end though, but Hanry Saiz's remix fixes any of those potential thorns by beefing up the production and giving even more warp, modulation and acid tweaks to the riff.reviewstory12695Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12692&name=djmag.com+Jeysound+In+the+Stars%2FSonic+Attack+Plastic+Fantastic'In The Stars' paraphrases the riff from Depeche Mode's 'Just Can't Get Enough' and regurgitates it into a prog-trance sound. Suffice to say the wet, lightweight production that follows pretty much seals its fate - into the bin! 'Sonic Attack' is better though with its robust production, distortion-heavy bass and chiming, well written melody going someway to saving the release.reviewstory12692Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12698&name=djmag.com+Serge+Devant+%27Addicted+%28Sultan+%26+Shepard+Dub%29%27+UltraRough, tough and designed to withstand the rigours of main set play, Hadley's stuttery, quirky vocal provides the icing.reviewstory12698Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12693&name=djmag.com+Tabukka+Tabukka+Arctic+WaveSomewhat avant-garde piece of prog from Tabukka. The 'Original Mix' boasts a 'Trans-Europe Express'-type vocal that (for additional weirdness) sounds like it's being spoken by both a man and a woman simultaneously. Passed in and out of a vocoder, you can only fleetingly make out what's actually being said, although I'm certain both "John Cusack" and "808s" are name-checked several times. Coupled by a low-tempo backing and dark sonics, it's both an atmospheric and intriguing spin.reviewstory12693Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12704&name=djmag.com+Andrew+Phelan+%26+Origami+Dusted+Roots+Vol.4+Prismatic+TracksFour dead funky house cuts with smatterings of jazz samples and quirky vocal parts.reviewstory12704Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12709&name=djmag.com+Atmosfear+Dancing+In+Outer+Space+%28Grey+Matter+Rework%29+Wolf+Music"Their take on this classic remains honourable to the original with an exciting twist."reviewstory12709Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12705&name=djmag.com+Bah+Samba+Feat+Tasita+D%27mour+Live+In+Summer+Favouritizm+Promo"The kings of pretty return with a slice of musical sunshine and it's all mine!"reviewstory12705Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12713&name=djmag.com+Copyright+Feat+Shovell+Drums+of+Benirras+Defected"A percussive frenzy. It's all about dem drumz baby."reviewstory12713Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12710&name=djmag.com+Dennis+Ferrer+Sinfonia+Della+Notte+Strictly+Rhythm"Still hammering this timeless piece of dancefloor bliss."reviewstory12710Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12703&name=djmag.com+Dexter+The+Maximum+House+EP+Lost+My+DogThree great jackin' cuts filled with wispy vocals and the usual Lost My Dog attitude.reviewstory12703Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12701&name=djmag.com+Divas+of+Colour+feat+Evelyn+%27Champagne%27+King+One+More+Time+King+Street+SoundsKing recorded numerous classic disco and funk hits for RCA Records back in the day and nobody will dispute that her voice sounds as good today as it did back in the '80s. This is 24-carat garage music and for those that like some dub bizniz then the 'Sean McCabe Dub' will please no end. The reigning vocal queen of King Street is indeed King.reviewstory12701Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12702&name=djmag.com+Dudes+and+Beats+Brighter+Nights+EP+Dudes+and+BeatsIf it's a good solid vocal record you need then head straight for the 'Jeff Sharel Dark Mix', a solid funk-filled house groove and I'm talking about the downright dirty kind of funk. Check out the crazy Chi-Town and jazz collision that is 'Singing For Money' right at the end of the seven-cut offering.reviewstory12702Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12699&name=djmag.com+Guynamite+Born+In+82+EP+Mukatsuku+RecordsWith the likes of Greg Wilson making a good living from delving back into the '80s phat funk sound, it was only a matter of time before an artist was going to lead the way with a new chapter in the story of hefty funk. You'd be forgiven for thinking that you're listening to an old Locksmith, The Jammers, The Gap Band or Yarbrough & Peoples' cut, as Guynamite clearly pays homage to this as-yet-unvisited golden era of black music. We've done the disco thing to death, perhaps this is the start of a new sound for the fresh-behind-the-ears DJ set to discover. The era of nu funk is upon us and Guynamite is about to explode!reviewstory12699Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12700&name=djmag.com+Matthias+Heilbronn+feat+Inaya+Heaven+Seamless'Matty' Heilbronn has been on the scene for many years now and is a familiar name to lovers of soulful house and long, deep house excursions. Here he's joined by numerous producers to offer up a barrow-load of mixes from the likes of Xplore, Jazzloungerz and DJ Le Roi, who all turn out satisfactory work, if not a little commercial in the main.reviewstory12700Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12707&name=djmag.com+Mirror+Dance+Vs+Mary+Mary+Bootleg+White"This smashes the dancefloor to smithereens. Somebody needs to sign it!"reviewstory12707Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12708&name=djmag.com+Roland+Clark+Glad+You+Came+%28Kenny+Dope+Remix%29+Ill+Friction"Mr Dope adds dem signature insane beats and more to a gorgeous song from Roland."reviewstory12708Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12714&name=djmag.com+Roy+Ayers+And+Bah+Samba+Positive+Vibe+Bah+Samba+Recordings"The main man Roy still sounding as fresh as he did in the '70s."reviewstory12714Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12712&name=djmag.com+Sunlightsquare+Let%27s+Groove+Sunlightsquare+Records"A very brave cover of Earth Wind And Fire's classic, pulled off to perfection!"reviewstory12712Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12711&name=djmag.com+Tarantulaz+Handle+It+%28Jojo+Flores+And+Joe+DiPadova+Therapy+Dubtrumental%29+Curious"Deep, hypnotic and haunting. Just the way I like it!"reviewstory12711Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12706&name=djmag.com+Terry+Hunter+Presents+Kgosi+Advice+From+Father+T%27s+Box"Perfect Afro-centric vibes for summer with mixes from Terry and Ron Trent."reviewstory12706Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12717&name=djmag.com+Donato+Dozzy+%26+Cio+D%27Or+Menta+Time+2+ExpressThere's no doubt that the reverberating, stripped back 'Limone' will have a wide appeal, but it doesn't come close to 'Menta'. A warm, tranced-out affair that gradually unfolds and develops into a dubby groove, it's a techno anthem in waiting. Label owner Peter Van Hoesen imbues 'Menta' with growling acid lines as a resonating rhythm takes hold - an ideally mysterious counterweight to the original's balmy vibes.reviewstory12717Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12725&name=djmag.com+Donato+Dozzy+%26+Cio+D%27or+Menta+%28Peter+Van+Hoesen+Remix%29+Time+to+Express"Time to Express continues with another flawless release."reviewstory12725Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12715&name=djmag.com+Forward+Strategy+Group+Applied+Generics+Forward+Strategy+GroupHailing from Scotland but inspired by the sound of Birmingham's Regis and Female, the first untitled cut on this release is a dense rolling groove populated by cheese-wire percussion and a panning, pulsing rhythm that's reminiscent of O/V/R. On the flip, FSG deliver a repetitive, hammering track with heavy claps and spacey swathes of percussion that sounds like Jeff Mills jamming with Marcel Dettmann. With this release FSG have become serious techno players.reviewstory12715Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12726&name=djmag.com+Giorgio+Gigli+Tempo+Prologue"Epic techno, epic win."reviewstory12726Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12722&name=djmag.com+Hatikvah+Modern+Times+BaalsaalFocusing on deep, dubby sounds 'Times' also features melancholic vocals, but Efdemin's remix, which strips the track back and unleashes a tougher, resonating bass, impresses the most.reviewstory12722Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12723&name=djmag.com+James+Ruskin+Sabre+BlueprintWhile not as impressive as Ruskin's recent O/V/R outing with Regis, there is an alluring sense of menace on the understated, bleepy 'Massk', while 'Sabre' resonates to the sound of shuddering, abstract percussion.reviewstory12723Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12720&name=djmag.com+Jeroen+Search+SPC+A+Part+1+FigureFirst in a series of three releases by Search for Len Faki's label, the opening salvo occupies the middle ground where deep and dubby techno meet. There's the laidback funk groove of 'Earth', 'Module' fuses sensuous chords with heavier beats and best of all, the tougher 'Region 1' rides a hypnotic, looped dub groove for what seems like an eternity.reviewstory12720Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12732&name=djmag.com+Kiki+Death+Railway+Bpitch"Brilliant cut from Kiki's new album on Bpitch."reviewstory12732Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12719&name=djmag.com+Levon+Vincent+Solemn+Days+DeconstructThe label's name explains Vincent's appeal, namely his freeform productions and tendency to recycle older elements. The title track starts as a tense, bass-heavy groove, but Levon veers into deep sensuous chords. On the flip, 'Polar Bear Make Nice With That Sealion' starts where the A-side left off, beginning with warm chords and an evocative groove, including old school house riffs midway through and ending in dark percussive mode. Inspired stuff.reviewstory12719Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12716&name=djmag.com+Mike+Denhert+Umluft+FachwerkInspired by the clubbier end of the Basic Channel/Chain Reaction sound, 'Umluft' is a lesson in the effectiveness of simplicity. 'One' sees Dehnert underpin dubby chords with grimy kicks and occasional bursts of metallic percussion, while the swaggering 'Two' features a building chord sequence that's infiltrated by a tone-shifting bleep that gives the track a niggling identity. Dehnert proves again that he's one of the most skillful new techno producers.reviewstory12716Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12727&name=djmag.com+N%2Fa+Variance+III+%28Marcel+Dettmann+Edit%29+Sandwell+District"Another late night deep and reduced track/edit from Marcel."reviewstory12727Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12730&name=djmag.com+Omar+S+Deep+Valve+Cover+Sound+Signature"Trippy shit. Sounds like shit but the groove is killer."reviewstory12730Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12731&name=djmag.com+Planetary+Assault+Systems+Temporary+Suspension+Ostgut+Ton"Slater delivers more proper techno. Solid."reviewstory12731Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12729&name=djmag.com+Sendai+Below+K-pun+One+Time+To+Express"Love this one. Been playing it for some time, but it's still in the box."reviewstory12729Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12728&name=djmag.com+Sub+Space+The+Bi-Machine+Labrynth"Brilliant old school-ish bleepy techno track."reviewstory12728Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12724&name=djmag.com+Tommy+Four+Seven+Surma+%28Speedy+J+Dub+Tool%29+Electric+Deluxe"Deep and reduced burner. Absolutely brilliant."reviewstory12724Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12721&name=djmag.com+Various+Artists+Berghain+3+%96+Part+2+OstgutEdit Select delivers the ominous bass of 'Bauer' but doesn't stand a chance against the slamming rhythms and insane sirens of Faki's 'BX3'.reviewstory12721Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12733&name=djmag.com+Villa+Nah+Ways+To+Be+Keys+Of+Life"Newcomers from Finland. This is absolutely gorgeous."reviewstory12733Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12718&name=djmag.com+Villain+X%2FJTC+Sikk+Truth%2FThe+Monolith+NationAnyone with a passing interest in techno knows Traxx and Tadd 'JTC' Mullinix are the kings of raw Chicago jack, and on this release they prove why they are so respected. Traxx's 'Sikk Truth' takes the acid sound to unexplored levels of grimy weirdness as dank snares build with monotone vocals, while JTC uses analogue synths and unquantized percussion to arrive at a similar place. Ron Hardy must be grooving his grave.reviewstory12718Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12755&name=djmag.com+Abstract+Vision+Crystal+Source+Shah+Music"Sparkling lead and a solid drive - peak-time material."reviewstory12755Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12736&name=djmag.com+Airbase+feat+Floria+Ambra+Interfere+IntuitionBroadly channelling Bjork's idiosyncratic intonation (without sounding like she's actually trying to), Floria Ambra is exceptional here. If the song wasn't mirroring the left-of-the-trance centre vocal, 'Interfere' might be in danger of coming off the rails as the content is far from standard fare. Pushed further along still by Airbase's superb production, this should go down as one of the most original trancers of '09.reviewstory12736Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12750&name=djmag.com+Airbase+Feat+Floria+Ambra+Interfere+%28Kimito+Lopez+Loves+Ibiza+Remix%29+Intuition"This remix, which carefully handles Floria's beautiful vocals, has Cafe Del Mar written all over it."reviewstory12750Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12749&name=djmag.com+Airplay+47+Be+Free+%28Mat+Zo+Remix%29+Dangerbox"Mat Zo turns 'Be Free' into an absolute crowd-pleaser. The climax blows the roof off."reviewstory12749Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12737&name=djmag.com+Breakfast+pres+Loomer+Take+Me+Back+MoodymanWith Loomer on board one might expect something harder, more 'electronic' and less melodic than Breakfast's usual recipe. And that proves to be the case with 'Take Me Back', which places an ascetic, almost austere main sound front and centre. On the remix both Mike Saint-Jules and Nifra heartily re-engage with the melodics, with the former in particular doing a great job of pulling in the dramatic strings and tense riffs.reviewstory12737Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12744&name=djmag.com+Cesar+Lugo+Closer+To+You+Monster+TunesMexico's Cesar Lugo brings some lovely swimming melodic chord changes and a reasonably simple yet perfectly honed riff together for a perfect union.reviewstory12744Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12740&name=djmag.com+Chris+Hampshire+%26+Bissen+The+Vault+DiscoverDiscover boss Hampshire and US producer Bissen unite for the label's 50th release. Their 'Original Mix' is a microcosm of the label's sound, all uptempo beats, finely crafted intro melodies and a harmonic breakdown, which finally defer to an atomically euphoric finale. Stalwart Discover producer Activa and the label's A&R John Askew also add their remix marks to 'The Vault', making this one to pick up.reviewstory12740Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12747&name=djmag.com+Cosmic+Gate+F.A.V.+Black+Hole"Pure melodic bliss. The breakdown sounds spectacular at festivals!"reviewstory12747Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12739&name=djmag.com+DJ+Observer+%26+Daniel+Heatcliff+Fake+Call+ITWTAustria's DJ Observer and Daniel Heatcliff debut on ITWT with this atmosphere-packed deep/tech trancer. 'Fake Call''s pitch-bent synths, faintly cinematic mid-section bridge and distinctive chiming riff all combine to very fine effect, before the side-chain compressed lead line moves in to clean up. The '3pm Ocean Drive Mix' allows more space for the melodics but still has that agreeably deeper trance tint.reviewstory12739Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12753&name=djmag.com+DJ+Observer+%26+Daniel+Heatcliff+Fake+Call+ITWTThese guys have been on a roll. 'Fake Call' is more proof. A unique sound.reviewstory12753Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12752&name=djmag.com+G%26g+Personal+Jesus+%28B-Sensual+Remix%29+Big+Blind"Slightly different from what I usually play, this can be a gem. Bouncing!"reviewstory12752Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12735&name=djmag.com+John+O%27Callaghan+feat+Sarah+Howells+Find+Yourself+ArmadaThe second single to be taken from O'Callaghan's 'Never Fade Away' longplayer, this offers a lot more than its predecessor 'Surreal'. With broadly the same Gaelic accent lent to the 'Big Sky' vocal, Sarah Howells' song has the hooky capacity to lurk around the mind for hours. Cosmic Gate supplants the rocking drums and guitars with a moodier, more minimal backing, only releasing the vocal fully in the break.reviewstory12735Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12745&name=djmag.com+Kuffdam+Turn+You+Hand+To+This+VanditMoody almost prog-like piece from Kuffdam. Slowly emerging atmospheric synths riffs paint a cool, dystopian audio landscape.reviewstory12745Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12754&name=djmag.com+Mike+Koglin+Feat+Tania+Laila+Find+Me+%28Khaomeha+Dub%29+Intuition"With a spectacular warm breakdown, this has really grown on me."reviewstory12754Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12756&name=djmag.com+Mischa+Daniels+Vs+De+Nuit+All+That+Mattered+%28Mischa%27s+Rock+Tool%29+Fame"Excellent stabs. Brings back the 2001 dark progressive trance vibe."reviewstory12756Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12748&name=djmag.com+Mobilize+Sunny+Moon+Elliptical"Epic piano and guitar with a pumping but smooth electro bass."reviewstory12748Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12751&name=djmag.com+Pryda+Melo+PrydaUnreal production with a lovely melancholic melody. Prydz is a legend!reviewstory12751Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12742&name=djmag.com+Push+feat+Sir+Adrian+This+Place+Club+ElitePush's latest has something of a lamenting edge, amped in no small part by Sir Adrian's lyrics and delivery. For something of this ilk to impact so strongly is no small feat, but that's just the trick it pulls off. George Acosta adds a more driving rhythm to the bass and drums and injects a marginally warmer feel to 'This Place'. It's the 'Original' and 'Progressive' mixes that carry the most weight though.reviewstory12742Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12746&name=djmag.com+Saints+%26+Sinners+Peace+%28Breakfast+Remix%29+Lost+LanguageBreakfast reconfigures one of Lost Language's early crop in formidable fashion. The urgent single-stabbed piano keys and slowly materializing synths all add a sense of drama. Fantastic.reviewstory12746Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12743&name=djmag.com+Solar+Energy+Wanna+Feel+What+You+Feel+Crashing+WavesThis release from fledgling label Crashing Waves hits the target square on. Perfectly paced, it uses super-heated chords to build to a well-developed riff.reviewstory12743Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12734&name=djmag.com+Souls+in+Motion+Sensual+Illusion+Solaris+RecordingsBy their inherent nature, many a Med-style trance track flies wide of the dancefloor due to their tranquil backing productions. A track that can chill barside yet still has energy enough to smash it come 2am is a rare commodity indeed. Such is the case with 'Sensual Illusion', as its production positively roars past such obstacles. Standout remix turns come from Vlind and Forerunners, making this a summer essential!reviewstory12734Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12741&name=djmag.com+Treadstone+Inspirado+AlephThe backing track and top elements of 'Inspirado' seem, for the most part, to be working completely independently of each other. The increasingly euphorically edged top line sounds like it comes from a different track to the chipper but more minimal production. As the gated lead line pays-off latterly against the beats, it all just clicks into place. Also has more than a whiff of Ferry Corsten about it, which is fitting as Aleph is one of his labels.reviewstory12741Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=music&search_op=rss&story_id=12738&name=djmag.com+Will+Atkinson+Meltdown+CGIWill Atkinson's latest comes with all the hard trance staples that have made him one of Judge Jules' latter day front benchers. Amphetamine beats, high-end pace, ripping, tense riffs, backspun effects and a TNT-packed end to the break all work like a charm. Liam Melly guns the bass even harder and adds in some double-hard synth stabs for good measure. Intoxicating stuff!reviewstory12738Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100