Category House

Jul 10 2012

A.N.D.Y. reMixes Bodyspasm

Bodyspasm

Premièred on his last mixtape, here is the full length version of, one of Belguim’s hottest properties right now, A.N.D.Y.’s reMix of Bodyspasm’s Twenty Radios. The fellow Belgian’s Twenty Radios single was released in April, now they are gearing up for the release of the reMix package, A.N.D.Y.’s mix is a part of, in this month.

To be honest, the original version as a bit to cheesy Rave for our tastes, the big piercing leads didn’t really do anything for us. A.N.D.Y.’s mix in the other hand keeps all that nonsense in check. With a ‘90’s House bassline at it’s core, A.N.D.Y. blends other elements into this Chicago mix, there’s some of his traditional Belgian Disco in there, some Acid burbling and a brooding ElectroPop breakdown. The finale of the track is a massive, multi-layered testament to A.N.D.Y.’s production skills and love of analog synths. Frankly, this blows the original out of the water.

♫ Bodyspasm – Twenty Radios (A.N.D.Y. reMix)

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Jul 10 2012

Ali Jamieson’s ‘Seagulls’

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Most of the time Ali Jamieson if feeding you tunes through electronic rumors in his capacity as PR for some of London’s top dance music labels. This isn’t the first time, however, that he has graced these pages directly with his own music, his track seem too few and far between though, so it;s good to see he has another release in the offing. Out next week on Empire State Recordings is his new single Seagulls.

Seagulls is a smooth as hell House track that draws from both ‘90’s Dance tracks and Disco & Funk to create a laid back dreamy vibe with groovy overtones. The scuffling percussions and FM bassline lend the track a distinct early ‘90’s feel with an almost Orbital quality to it. This is accompanied by some soulful soloing that gives the track a loose Disco element that surprises when it kicks in, but soon feels like a natural part of the track. That’s some chilled cosmic sounds for a Tuesday morning.

♫ Ali Jamieson – Seagulls (Original Mix)

Ali Jamieson’s Seagulls drops 16th July.

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Jul 10 2012

Ben Mono & Idiotronic reMixed by Justin Faust and Housquare

Ben Mono & Idiotronic

Ben Mono & Idiotronic’s 1992 EP was released earlier this year. A deep ‘90’s influenced club track. Deep is a bit of an understatement really, the bass, the vocals, everything was such a low down groove. The EP is getting a reMix release next week with work from Rambla Boys, Voxels, Krmpck and these two gems from Justin Faust and Housquare.

Both mixed take things back to the ‘90’s, but in different styles. Faust plays on the deep Chicago vibe and brings it up to date slightly. A hypnotic hook dominates the track, and dominates your consciousness while it’s playing. You can help but move to this track, there’s something infectious about it that just demands, at the very least, a head nod. Housquare take a big ‘90’s post-Rave House track, all staccato riffs, vocal snatches and 909 snare rolls. This is pure nostalgia, and I’ll admit, puts a smile on my face. There’s just something about those sounds, and those techniques, that take me back.

♫ Ben Mono & Idiotronic – 1992 (Justin Faust reMix)

♫ Ben Mono & Idiotronic – 1992 (Housquare reMix)

Ben Mono & Idiotronic’s 1992 reMixes EP is released 16th July.

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Jul 6 2012

Shit Hot SoundSystem’s ‘Shit Hot Summer’ mix

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Shit Hot SoundSystem – Shit Hot Summer 2012 Mix = Get your weekend in gear with this new mix from London’s Shit Hot Soundsystem. With some jackin’ grooves amongst all the Disco this mix is thick with funky basslines and classic hooks. That should last you a few days at least.

♫ Shit Hot SoundSystem – Shit Hot Summer 2012 Mix

The tracklist:

01. Weekend Express – 2 The Rhythm
02. Chromeo – Hot Mess (Slow It Down Edit)
03. Alphabet City – So Fine
04. Shit Hot Soundsystem – Phosphenes
05. Am I Gonna Be The One? – Colors (JM Jackmaster & Fingermanedit Classic Re-Edit)
06. Delegation – Heartache No 9 (Mungas 32% & Climbing Mix)
07. Klique – I Can’t Get Enough (Domes Edit)
08. Drop Out Orchestra – Freddie
09. Dublin Aunts – Heartbreak Reputation (DJ Agent 86 reMix)
10. Tavares – Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (Shit Hot SoundSystem Edit)

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Jul 6 2012

John Dahlbäck reMixes letthemusicplay

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Y’know, there’s only two good reasons we can think of for ‘mystery’ (*gag*) outfit letthemusicplay to keep their identities secret. Either they are really, really, ugly, or the *ahem* “famous producers” they are are really shit. It’s probably David Guetta and Will.I.Am, so embarrassed by their terrible back catalogues they are attempting to start afresh. So in letthemusicplay’s case we will wave our growing tedium with ‘mystery’ outfits and say it’s probably a good idea.

Because the music is really good, even if the marketing is nauseating. Both letthemusicplay’s recent collaborations with Cardiff’s Until The Ribbon Breaks have been impressive as hell, and this new reMix of Don’t Weigh Me Down by renowned Sweedish producer John Dahlbäck just adds to that pile. The track, which was recently aired by Annie Mac on her Radio 1 show, is a powerhouse tune that really rolls with the vibe of the original and layers it up with some big dancefloor moments. While not quite as deep and involving as the infectious original the biting chainsaw synths that lead into massive Electro-House riffs are sure to keep the dancefloor moving.

♫ letthemusicplay (Feat. U.T.R.B.) – Don’t Weigh Me Down (John Dahlbäck reMix)

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Jul 6 2012

Gesaffelstein’s new single

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Incoming is the fourth release on Bromance is the latest double A-Side single from French deep  and dark groove merchant Gesaffelstein. Collectively they call the two tracks the Rise Of Depravity EP, but really, there’s noting ‘extended’ about two tracks, it’s a double A-side single to the rest of us.

The lead track is the dark rave juggernaut Depravity. Easing you in with woozy synths the track soon becomes a hammering dystopian Techno track, relentless in it’s sonic dancefloor assault. The highlight, though, is the flipside, ‘Belgium’. It’s a dark, heavy, Techno track that is completely without mercy. A tune that will make you dance and scare the shit out of you at the same time, with a build so intense that at one point you really don’t know if it’s going to end. I’d make sure there are no hard surfaces or sharp corners around when you stick this tune on.

♫ Gesaffelstein – Belgium

Gesaffelstein’s Rise Of Depravity is released 9th July.

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Jul 3 2012

The Frost’s new tunes

The Frost

Russian Nu-Disco producer The Frost has graced these pages a couple of times now, we’ve really been diggin’ his commination of Disco, House and vintage sounds. He’s just dropped three, yes three, brand new tracks. Just like that, no EP, so single, just three new tunes to get your ears around. It’s like a Disco treat.

So what’s new? Well, of the tree new tracks, two of the are vocal, and amazing, and the other one is instrumental, and amazing. Night Driving is the vox-less tune, but what it lacks in voice, it makes up for in richness. Layers upon layers of lush synths build a retro sound over a solid Disco backing. Despite the heavy rhythm section, it’s quite a light and airy tune, bringing the Dreamwave to the Nu-Disco. Perfecto Love (You Will Die) kicks off with a pulsating electronic groove before evolving into something quite unique. It’s Disco and House, but with an almost Celtic flavour. The piercing synths and ethereal vocals from Elenitia give it a quality not heard a lot in Dance music, arrangement wise it;s almost a Rock track, made with synths. Dancey as hell though. Sexy Frictions brings the Electro groove back, once again with Elenitia on vocals, this one is a big euphoric tune. Keeping a tiny bit of Perfecto Love’s ethereal quality, this track applies it to some straight up modern Electro Boogie. Punchy beats and flying digital synth riffs make this tune a total jump up track.

♫ The Frost – Night Driving (Original Mix)

♫ The Frost (Feat. Elenita) – Perfecto Love (You Will Die)

♫ The Frost (Feat. Elenita) – Sexy Frictions (Original Mix)

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Jul 2 2012

Zimmer – June Tape ‘Tobogan’

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Zimmer – June Tape ‘Tobogan’ = Tobogan is French Analog Disco producer Zimmer’s latest mixtape. This month it’s a hour of deep Disco with a Tropical flavour for the coming warm weather. Laid back beats and luscious grooves rule all.

♫ Zimmer – June Tape ‘Tobogan’

The tracklist:

01. Bon Iver – Towers (Slow Hands Cover)
02. Bronx – I’ll Be Loving You
03. Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up (Drop Out Orchestra Dub)
04. Van She – Jamaica (Plastic Plates reMix)
05. ColeCo – Ricky Smiley
06. Chordashian – Illusions
07. Little Boots – Headphones (Moon Boots reMix)
08. Dublin Aunts – Heartbreak Reputation (LNTG Found A Groove reMix)
09. Montevideo – Horses (Zimmer reMix)
10. Bit Funk – It Ain’t Easy
11. Cassian – I Love It
12. Jonas Rathsman – Since I Don’t Have You
13. The Faint – Battlehymn For Children (Tensnake Dub)
14. Para One (Feat. Teki Latex) – Lean On Me
15. Poolside Music – Slow Down
16. Giselle – Silk (Cosmic Kids reMix)

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Jun 29 2012

Rogue Vogue’s new single

Rogue Vogue

Rogue Vogue is that rare beast, a Chicago House producer actually from Chicago. I wonder if that makes him really smug at Chicago House producer get-togethers? If it was me I would well play the Chicago card all the time.

His latest track, When I Looked At You, was premiered on the last of The Magician’s Magic Tapes, and is released soon through French Express. It’s a proper deep Chicago groove complete with piano hook and hollow bass. Apparently, with the resurgence of early ‘90’s House sounds people are saying “jackin’” again, well this is without a doubt a jackin’ tune with a smooth vocal hook. Proper late night danceflor stuff whit this amazing lead line that occasionally drops in and out. This is the real deal.

♫ Rogue Vogue – When I Looked At You

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Jun 29 2012

Sneaky Sound System’s ‘Friends’ reMixes

Sneaky Sound System

There’s a few reMixes of Australian Pop superheroes Sneaky Sound System’s new single Friends around, the whole single package is really good, including work from BeNi, Sneaky SoundSystem’s own Black Angus and an awesome mix from Plastic Plates we featured last week. Of the tracks on the single that are fresh to our ears, the mixes from Jonny Pow!! and Norman Doray are the standouts.

Plastic Plates aside, Jonny Pow!! delivers the best of the crop. A Funky ElectroPop tune that takes Connie’s big vocal and adds more Disco groove and this infections synth hook that worms it’s way into your brain. This is definitely, alongside the Plastic Plates mix, the more intelligent reMix in the package. For summer DiscoPop connoisseurs If you want massive danceflor action, then Norman Doray delivers, generic Trance lead aside it’ll do the job, just try not to think about it too hard. It’s all good fun.

♫ Sneaky Sound System – Friends (Jonny Pow!! reMix)

♫ Sneaky Sound System – Friends (Norman Doray reMix)

Sneaky Sound System’s Friends is out now.

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