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SCB, Loss/FutureUnknown
March 29, 2011 – 10:01 AM
“Loss” marks SCB’s debut outside the Hotflush family of imprints, and despite the downer of a title it’s a trip outside his usual sound into sunnier territories.
Ryan Elliott, Rocksteady EP
March 22, 2011 – 12:01 AM
While the Rocksteady EP isn’t exactly bursting with color or personality, there’s something to be said for how far Ryan Elliott can reduce his sounds without sacrificing pure impact.
Actress, Harrier ATTK/Gershwin
March 17, 2011 – 10:01 AM
Actress’ first release on Instra:mental’s NonPlus+ label last year was a harshly angular, mechanistic companion to the slightly more organic Splazsh, and the follow-up is no different.
Ruckspin, Shikra/Blessings ft. Jack Sparrow
March 16, 2011 – 12:01 AM
Shikra/Blessings, Ruckspin’s debut for the U.S-based Push Red label, finds the UK-born producer in breakout form.
Marc Romboy vs. Stephan Bodzin, Phobos
March 8, 2011 – 1:01 AM
Systematic waited five years to release an EP dedicated to remixes of Marc Romboy and Stephan Bodzin’s “Phobos.” The Moritz Von Oswald and Pan-Pot remixes were worth the wait.
Tevo Howard, The Age Of Compassion
March 4, 2011 – 1:01 AM
The Age Of Compassion, Tevo Howard’s first release for Buzzin’ Fly, straddles the line between sanguine and sappy. Donnacha Costello and Aera provide remixes.
Lawrence, Sorry Sun
February 24, 2011 – 11:01 AM
Sorry Sun is not your typical Lawrence release, and given the generally high standard of Lawrence releases, that’s got to mean something.
Martyn/Mike Slott, Collabs #1
February 22, 2011 – 11:01 AM
All City strikes interesting territory with its new “Collabs” series, taking in Dutch bass producer Martyn and Irish weirdo Mike Slott for a surprisingly fluid team effort.
MANIK, What Is Who EP
February 16, 2011 – 1:01 AM
The What Is Who EP, MANIK’s debut for Poker Flat, keeps his characteristic simplicity intact, but signals a shift in his production that favors the small details.
James Blake, James Blake
February 15, 2011 – 11:01 AM
James Blake’s self-titled debut album has all the hallmarks, confused moments and false starts of someone trying to create their very first masterpiece.
Miss Kittin, All You Need
February 3, 2011 – 11:01 AM
All You Need, Miss Kittin’s debut for Mobilee, feels like a long-anticipated hangover after the bombastic bender she’s been on for much of her career.
Shackleton, Fabric 55
February 1, 2011 – 11:01 AM
As a live set of all original material, Fabric 55 bears most obvious resemblance to landmark entries by Omar-S or Villalobos and hews closer to indelibility than your regular mix CD.
Jerome Sydenham, Trombipulation EP
January 27, 2011 – 11:01 AM
The music on Sydenham’s latest for Drumcode lacks that certain je ne sais quoi that helps sell similarly faceless techno slabs.
LWE Interviews Adam X (Traversable Wormhole)
January 26, 2011 – 11:01 AM
Adam X’s is a fascinating story of identity politics, personal reinvention, and career resuscitation. He sat down for a revealing and surprisingly relaxed interview with LWE to explain the whole thing.
George FitzGerald, Don’t You
January 26, 2011 – 10:01 AM
George FitzGerald’s Don’t You, complete with SCB remix, finds the young producer making big strides in his sound.
Orphan101, Propa/Disemble
January 11, 2011 – 1:01 AM
orphan101’s first release of the year arrives on Appleblim’s Applepips label, falling perfectly in line with the label’s standard of idiosyncratic bass music.