Monday, February 28, 2011

Claire Ripley - Reuben Von Pueben[1trax]

               
Claire Ripley just dished out a stellar EP on 1trax. One half of the compilation, Reuben Von Pueben(I don't know where that name came from) has a swingy tech house groove with funk thrown in, random voice samples fade in and out(one of them says "Web Central is....just Google it and you'll know"), while dub chords play along, which is the magic really, trying to fuse something so edgy with warmth. Can't avoid shaking to this. Part of the Ego's EP, which also features, well, Ego's.
         
Release Date : 31-01-2011 | Set Fit : Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day : Late Afternoon, Early Evening

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Deep goodness !

So deep house is definitely the flavour of the year. Music is getting more subtle by the track, and dub influenced music is being crafted in so many ways, the stuff surfacing is pure eargasm. I'm talking about Jimpster, Bassfort, Dirty Culture, Stimming, Kruse & Nuernberg, Wiretappeur and so many more who have really taken this sexy funky groovy house music to the next level.

Here are some fav's that I've been dropping at Friday's and the place seems so much more 'vibey' now. Check em' out.

1. Aka Aka feat. Thalstroem - Meiler 2010(Dudu Nahas Remix)[Definition Records]
First up, a lovely remix from Dudu Nahas. The first time I've heard something from him, but don't make the mistake of not following up. Sax frizzles on this one, instant winner for the jazz heads.
 Release Date : 26-11-2010 | Set Fit : Warmup, Finish | Time of the Day : Late Afternoon, Evening, Late Night

2. Bassfort - Last Night[Freerange]

   Release Date : 16-01-2011 | Set Fit : Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day : Morning, Early Afternoon

3. Lovebirds - The Rain(Steve Bug Remix)[Teardrop]
At first this one might seem like nothing out of the ordinary. But hear it twice, thrice and that's when it starts growing on you. Deeeeeeep stuff, Steve Bug enhanced the warmth and added a few more perc samples on the original.

   Release Date : 12-11-2010 | Set Fit : Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day : Morning, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon

4. Daso & Pawas - Det(Schatrax Remix)[Ghostly International]
Simple melody on this one, equipped with a warm synth and a hi-hat every now and then, Schatrax definitely made the original sound so much more chill out, good stuff for a cruise in your car. 

  Release Date : 11-01-2011 | Set Fit : Warmup | Time of the Day : Morning, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon

5. Phonic Funk - Sunday[MN2S Recordings]
Dub chords playing throughout, with synths and atmospherics swirling in and out followed by a warm sax sample, really ought to set your sunday.


  Release Date : 20-12-2010 | Set Fit : Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day : Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Hypnotic Duo - Lonely People[Mistiquemusic]


                  
The younger generation has started ruling the scene with artists like Nicolas Jaar, Maya Jane Coles, whose productions are receiving worldwide acceptance. Joining the bandwagon, Marius Paplauskas and Justinas Gritenas aka Hypnotic Duo dish out a progressive house monster on Mistique Music. There are some tracks that don't really need all the fancy antics, just the essential elements, to make it big. This tune's high pitched notes playing along does the magic. Part of the Lonely People EP, which features remixes from Breeze & Quadrat, Deep in  Calm, MSZ and Wav-E.
                     

Release Date : 10-01-2011 | Set Fit : Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day : Late Afternoon, Early Evening