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Maxi-Single released 01-03-2010 on !K7
Cobblestone Jazz is back! With Colin de la Plante a.k.a. The Mole added as a fourth member, Mathew Jonson's acclaimed live project is gearing up for the release of its new album 'The Modern Deep Left Quartet', scheduled for a March 30 release.
'Chance' is the album's first single, a prime slice of up-tempo deep house coming in two distinctly different flavours: A jazzed up original, featuring free-style Rhodes and Cobblestone's trademark vocoder bits, and the floor-friendly dub, which reduces the track to its chord-driven essence.
Going by the album's first single, we are more than looking forward to the full-length - and of course to the tour which is sure to follow hot on the heels of the album release.
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Mobilee kicks off the label's fifth anniversary year with a sure-fire hit release by label head Anja Schneider. Produced together with BPitch Controls Kiki, iThought pushes all the right buttons with three killer minimal house cuts that even let a few Detroit references filter through. Bomb.
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Leipzig's Daniel Stefanik delivers something of a concept EP with 'In Days Of Old Pt.1' on the throughly recommendable Kann imprint. Liberally quoting Photek and Jeff Mills, Stefanik takes it from deep House to Detroit techno on three tracks that reconcile the past with the future. Sweet.
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Not seen since his 2008 release on Morphine Records, Matteo Ruzzon a.k.a. madteo, makes a welcome return with this EP. 'Sinister Ministers' sees the NYC native producer further delving into the depths of space and paranoia across 5-tracks that showcase a mature and nuanced production style.
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One of the most influential producers in house music, Ron Trent looks back on 16 years of his and Chez Damier's Prescription label: 11 tracks of deep house classics, recent recordings and unreleased material make this an unmissable collection for all lovers of true house music.
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The appeal of 'Best Intention' lies in the elaborate layers and drones that are somewhat reminiscent of Basic Channel. A deep dub techno track accompanied by two impressive remixes by Pezzner and Christo Perspective which pay much attention to detail. Nice one!
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Mike Dehnert turns in another set of Detroit-flavored, Berlin warehouse slammers for his Fachwerk label. Ranging from more abstract to deep and warm dub techno the 'Dico' EP is an essential tool for every DJ looking to inject a bit of low-end techno funk into their sets.
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Stephan Lieb revives the MRI project without his former partner Frank Elting for this album for his own label Resopal Schallware- 'Heroes' includes thirteen banging tracks that take it from deep and grooving tech-house anthems to hypnotic club tools - Killer!
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For those who missed out some of the recent releases by this great contemporary house label: Here are twelve tracks compiled with love and soul. Ranging from slow vocal house songs to uplifting peak-time tracks, this compilation does not make you ask for more!
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Album released 22-02-2010 on GreenThe debut full-length of Swiss producer Ripperton for Joris Voorn's Green label, 'Niwa' is a subtle and elaborate effort of superbly crafted house tunes. Sprinkled with touches of jazz, soul and dub, this is an incredibly varied album which begs to be played over and over. Addictive.
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Cocky Viennese techhouse duo Ogris Debris drops another hit, this time on Berlin's Rotary Cocktail imprint. Should 'Salty Womb's peak-time qualities prove be a bit too much, check the two included Brothers' Vibe vibe versions, which add a housier twist to the upfront original.
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Halifax native, Andrew Duke writes a compelling narrative in musical form with his release for Toronto-based label, Open Concept. 'Remember' couldn't be a more fitting title as Andrew Duke channels dance music's past, present, and future to tell his story.
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Great new EP from Germany's latest house prodigy Jacob Korn. From the slow meandering shuffle of the title tracks through Chicago jack and Detroit techno traditions, 'Distant Point Of View' is full of phat synthesizer sounds and subtle grooves. Cool!
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Maxi-Single released 26-02-2010 on FortekGerd's Fortek label is a label which always has an ace up the sleeve that will surprise you when you least expect it. Stefan Tretau's latest effort for Fortek certainly is one of these secret dance-floor weapons and comes with a sweet remix by Andre Crom & Dekay.
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Maxi-Single released 15-02-2010 on EchocordAfter his recent collaboration with Fenin, Deadbeat makes his solo debut on Echocord. 'Vampire' aims straight for the jugular with a warehouse banger, while 'Vampire Dub' displays the man's talent for laying down skanked-out, dubby cuts. His 'Radio Rothko' mix is scheduled for March. Check.
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Maxi-Single released 28-02-2010 on caravanBristol's genre-defying producer Julian Smith a.k.a. October releases another gem on his own, highly recommendable Caravan imprint: 'Flat Top Muscle' is bleepy reductionist techno in a Dan-Bell-meets-Sleeparchive kinda way, while 'Memory Man' delves into deeper waters with distinct hints of dubstep.
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Jagged follow up their great 'Lagenthal EP' on Quintessentials with a house belter of floating and morphing synths, funky basslines, and old school vocals. Dutch beat-smith Aardvarck steps in for remix duties, applying his magic touch to the original. Guaranteed damage to your audio system.
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'Usedom' EP boasts with deepness and funk - Koljah manages to produce dancefloor compatible house while keeping a deep and sophisticated vibe. While the A-side distinguishes itself with jazzy stabs, 'Offshore Beats' is classic rumbling house. Deep, melodic and banging!
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EP released 22-02-2010 on YoreYore releases their first for 2010 with an impressive debut EP from Dutch house production duo, Morning Factory. It's still a long way until summer, but warmer days feel much closer listening to these sun-soaked, deep, and mature dancefloor cuts. 'You Gave Up' is the essential track in a great package.
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Chicago's Still Music opens its doors to welcome Detroit techno legend Gerald Mitchell, of UR, Metroplex, and Los Hermanos fame.Classic jazzed-up Detroit techno meets pure UR-style house for a brilliant example of Mitchell's keyboard skills, which we know and love ever since 'Knights Of The Jaguar'.
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