Jun 11 2014

[Audio] Pat Lok and Patrick Baker’s ‘Could Be Mine’

Here’s a little mid-week bliss from one of our favourite Torontonians (and there’s a lot of ‘em!) Pat Lok. For this one he’s teamed up with the voice of the moment Patrick Baker for a warm and relaxing groove, perfect timing now that the sun if finally shining here in the UK. Sit back, hit play, and sink into what Pat & Pat have served up.

Pat’s (the second one) voce drifts across this deep deep House tune with an R&B lilt while Pat the first lays down a glorious subby bassline and a Garage-y beat. With a touch of vocal modulation and some enigmatic keys thrown into the mix, Lok brings the hot summer nights vibe to the track; the end result being something smooth, soulful and dancefloor friendly, but only for friendly dancefloors.

♫ Pat Lok (Feat. Patrick Baker) – Could Be Mine

Pat Lok’s Could Be Mine is out now.

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Jun 10 2014

[Audio] Essáy’s ‘Ocarina’

The latest edition to the ever awesome Cascine fold is German producer Essáy. The last essay I wrote was 2,500 words on Nobutoshi Kihara and the Sony Walkman and believe me, it wasn’t nearly as smooth as the chilled House that Simon Schilling produces, but it did celebrate an absolute design classic, so that’s something, right? Anyway, Essáy’s new EP is out next month, it’s titled Ocarina and here’s the title track.

Ocarina is like waking up with a beat in your head, still bit blurry eyed and now 100% sure where you are; the only thing you’re really sure of is your feet tapping out a groove. So you might as well stay in bed, wrapped up in a duvét of warm tones, samples and cost synths; accompanied by a cheeky 90’s-esque tambourine. It’s a strange combination whose parts are more energetic than their whole. SO hit play and sink back into dreamland.

♫ Essáy – Ocarina

Essáy’s Ocarina EP is released 1st July.

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Jun 10 2014

[Video] Ursa Minor’s ‘West’

Here’s the video for West, a track taken from on of London’s Finest Ursa Minor’s new EP. It’s a deep and involving ElectroPop/House track that draws you into it’s Dubby depths more with each listen.

The vide is actually exactly what we’d have expected. It’s got that classy and enigmatic 90’s dance video thing going on; which suits the tune perfectly. It could be a Björk video.

Ursa Minor’s Earthquakes EP is out now.

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Jun 9 2014

[Audio] Grum reMixes Dirty Vegas’ ‘Setting Sun’

We’ve been a bit busy recently and might have overlooked writing about the new single from the amazing Dirty Vegas. Setting Sun sees the boys treading classic Dirty Vegas territory with a blissful Balearic groove and utterly euphoric, carefree vibes. Good stuff that gets even better when you inject healthy done of Mr. Grum into the mix.

Grum seems to capture everything we love about Dirty Vegas perfectly, whilst twisting it slightly to match his own music personality. What that means is you get the dreamy, sunset, House tinged ElectroPop that Dirty Vegas do so well; that hazy dance feel that carries you away with it, paired with Grum nostalgic powerhouse post-Dreamwave House. Delivering a massive dance tune that feels close and personal, Dirty Vegas and Grum seem like the perfect pairing.

♫ Dirty Vegas – Setting Sun (Grum reMix)

Dirty Vegas’ Setting Sun is out now.

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May 30 2014

[Audio] Freak You & Bright Light Bright Light’ ‘There You Are’ reMixed by Cosmonaut Grechko

Are you ready for some of the biggest Chicago House tracks you’ve heard in a long time? Next week electronic rumors is crazy proud to release the new single from French producer and On The Fruit Records shot-caller Freak You featuring Welsh Londoner and SynthPop superstar Bright Light Bright Light. There You Are is already an acclaimed Pop House track, and the reMix package we are presenting is just the icing on the cake. We’ve lined up Edwin Van Cleef, Starcadian, She’s The Queen and this monster from Cosmonaut Grechko.

Grechko serves up a complex House tune that though it’s layers of melodies and hooks sounds utterly authentic. The is early 90s piano House at it’s finest, in 2014. From the sine bassline, to the sample snatches, to the digital sax, to the infectious as hell piano hook, this on is full on dancefloor nostalgia the works just as well stacked up against contemporary floorfillers. Grechko’s been quite quiet for a while, we’re glad he back if he’s going to be treating us to the like of this killer tune.

♫ Freak You (Feat. Bright Light Bright Light) – There You Are (Cosmonaut Grechko 1991 Mix)

Freak You’s There You Are is released 2nd June as a Beatport exclusive, 19th June elsewhere.

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May 30 2014

[Audio] Deep Sound Express’ ‘Closer’

Pole Position Recordings and Satin Jackets’ Glam Jam Artists’ awesome collaborative vinyl imprint Pole Jam Vinyl is set to release it’s third compilation EP next month. As with previous instalments, alongside the likes of Cassara, Monsoon Season and Eclectic Sound, Russian groover Deep Sound Express puts in an appearance with this sweet team-up with Muscovite Raha. Sink into Closer.

Deep Sound Express drops a laid back House vibe with a twist of Disco in the cheeky licks on Closer. The smooth and soulful vocals of Raha lend the track a touch of class while Mr. Express lays down a buoyant synth bassline and warbling keys that give the track a comfortable vintage feel. No retro track , though, Closer is primed of today’s late night dancefloors with this chugging and strangely energetic, yet chilled, flow. Summer nights, here we come.

♫ Deep Sound Express (Feat. Raha) – Closer

The Forever Closer EP is released 16th June.

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May 26 2014

[Audio] Ali Love’s ‘Deep Into The Night’

House, Disco and ElectroPop chameleon Ali Love has just announced his brand new album. Released this summer on Crosstown Rebels his third LP is to be titled P.U.M.P. and sees the Hot Natured member moving further and further into Deep House territory. Ahead of the album release comes this new single, Deep Into The Night.

Ali has performed and produced all twelve track on the new album himself, and this is shown of perfectly on Deep Into The Night. An intricate and complex arrangement with a smooth production sheen that makes for an infectious and warm track. The shuffling House beat and the right and deep bassline create the dancefloor core of the track, underpinning multiple layers of samples and synth flourishes. Ali’s vocals sound as soulful as ever, with some slick harmonies, as he entices the listener into his funky Deep House world. The album should be a corker.

♫ Ali Love – Deep Into The Night

Ali Love’s P.U.M.P. is due for released 14th July.

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May 23 2014

[Mixtape] Alison Valentine’s ‘Ally’s Cherry Blossom Tape’

Alison Valentine – Ally’s Cherry Blossom Tape = We’re feeling pretty good about premièring the first of New York Indie-DiscoPop queen Ally V’s new series of mixtapes. Ally’s Cherry Blossom Tape. This forty-five minutes is just the ticket to easy you into a smooth weekend. How the weather is good, ‘cos this needs to be chilled to in the sunshine.

♫ Alison Valentine – Ally’s Cherry Blossom Tape

The tracklist:
01. Mr. Flash – Domino Part A
02. Kelela – Cherry Coffee
03. Delegation – Oh Honey
04. Diana Ross – Love Hangover
05. Jane Birkin – Lolita Go Home
06. Sade – By Your Side (Neptunes reMix)
07. J Dilla – Don’t Cry
08. Doja Cat – So High
09. Prelow – Simple Song
10. Mmtune – Juicy Fruit
11. Phoenix – If I Ever Feel Better
12. Flight Facilities – Crave You (Bxentric Remix)
13. French Kiwi Juice – Lying Together

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May 23 2014

[Video] Goldroom’s ‘Embrace’

Embrace is one of Dreamwave salty sea dog Goldroom’s finest moments. The Ariela Jacobs vocalised tune is pure summertime bliss, so the presence of a video for the track is like the icing on the cake.

In typical Goldroom fashion, the clip is all hazy nostalgia. Directed by Carlos Nunez, it’s like a sunbeam on video.

Goldroom’s Embrace is out now.

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May 19 2014

[Audio] Ben Macklin’s ‘It’s Over’

Out today is the new single from Mr. Ben Macklin. Hot on the heels of his other outfit Cassette Club’s new tune, Collide, comes It’s Over. This new tune shows of Macklin’s smoother, more soulful side. Helped out in no small measure by the silky the vocals of Emma Brammer,

There’s something about It’s Over that reminds us of the classic Dance tracks of our youth. The smokey UK Soul vocals have a particularly very-early 90s vibe to them and Macklin’s piano led Nu-Disco certainly has a nostalgic flow that sweeps you away with it. Perfect lazy sunshine listening. Tommy ‘86 (yup, Tommy has assed an ‘’86’ to his moniker) amps up his cinematic Italo in a reMix that at first glance seems like a strange match, but soon warms you up with a lush 80s groove that finds it’s place with Brammer’s voice. A couple of classy tunes from these guys, and a great start tot he week.