No one sounds quite like Toronto's Stuart Li at the moment, who is better known under the name of Basic Soul unit. His tracks take modern and old-school house influences and feeds them through what sounds like a massive array of tube-amps to arrive at a unique crunchy sound aesthetics. With unique imprints like Versatile Records, Ostgut Ton and Philpot on the list of labels he records for, there's no denying the unique appeal of Stuart Li's rough and soulful productions.
This Track is featured in Podcast #034:
With G.Rizo's new single, 'Boys', just released as a zero" exclusive, we've asked her for a mix to introduce the Hezekina Pollutina sound. G.Rizo came up with a selection of wonderfully eclectic music, including neo-electro by Jimmy Edgar and Siriusmo, disco more...
The EP Midnight Ridim EP
is featured in Update #025:
DJ Deep, House Of Trax, Paul Johnson
Chicago is a state of mind. 30 years of house music history have made Chicago a mythical, imaginary place, only loosely related to the actual city.
Inspired by DJ Deep's recent tribute compilation, which includes a wealth of international artists, and more...
The EP Midnight Ridim EP
is featured in Update #019:
Redshape, Actress, Trentemøller
One of the most significant months in many labels' release schedule, the month of May has blessed us with a vast amount of excellent releases.
Flying Lotus' 'Cosmogramma' and Actress' 'Splazsh' weigh in as strong contenders for an Album Of The Year title, more...
The EP Midnight Ridim EP
is featured in Update #017:
Ellen Allien, A Guy Called Gerald, Historia y Violencia
Whoever predicted techno to be a passing fad some 20 years ago couldn't have been much further from the truth. The demand for straight kickdrums and synthetic basslines is as high as ever, and techno music continues to develop in ways no one could have more...
The EP Midnight Ridim EP
was reviewed:
After his more than excellent releases on Crème a couple of weeks ago, Toronto's Stuart Li better known as Basic Soul Unit strikes again with a monster three tracker on Hamburg's lovely Room With A View label. His unique signature connecting the old and the new is more than true house lovers can ask for.
The EP Midnight Ridim EP
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