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Author Archive: Nick Connellan
Erdbeerschnitzel, Through The Night / Confused
November 14, 2012 – 1:01 AM
On his second record for Tensnake’s Mirau, Erdbeerschnitzel shows this MO has changed little these past three years, once again offering up pleasantly sluggish house.
Exclusive Download of the Week: Oskar Offermann, The Pleasure of Being Five Again
November 9, 2012 – 11:01 AM
This week’s exclusive download is a morsel that feel from the cutting table when assembling Oskar Offermann’s debut album.
Oskar Offermann, Do Pilots Still Dream of Flying?
November 7, 2012 – 10:01 AM
With his debut LP, Oskar Offermann treads deeper into traditional songwriting arrangements, which allows his talent for memorable melodies to shine.
VC-118A, International Airlines
November 1, 2012 – 12:01 AM
International by Samuel Van Dijk under his new VC-118A moniker is an unfaltering journey inwards, stark synths ever lighting the way though a potent mixture of ambient, IDM and electro.
Fishermen, Fishermen
October 25, 2012 – 12:01 AM
The self-titled EP by Fisherman, which launches the Skudge White sub-label, is the the final piece in the archetypal puzzle that has been Skudge’s techno quest.
Little White Earbuds Interviews Steffi
October 17, 2012 – 10:31 AM
If one guiding mantra brought Steffi her success as a Panorama Bar resident and accomplished producer, it’s that if something must be done, you do it. No excuses or short-cuts. LWE’s Nick Connellan found this out during a recent chat during her Australian tour.
Less Monday, Take Em Down
October 11, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Like the four Crime City Disco releases before it, Less Monday’s Take Em Down trades in slow, playful house by new names.
Petar Dundov, Lily Wasp
October 3, 2012 – 10:01 AM
Lily Wasp, Petar Dundov’s third single in 2012, takes a slightly different tack, but without losing any of the hypnotic beauty which made Ideas so engrossing.
TSC, Listen
September 6, 2012 – 10:01 AM
With Listen, John Daly steps away from the dance floor to produce an album of home listening electronic music that manages to maintain the high standard of his better known work.
Various Artists, Panorama Bar 04
August 31, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Even sans the prestigious name to boosting them, the Panorama Bar exclusives records remain sterling examples of taste. This one features The Mole, Dexter, Matthew Styles, and Jon McMillion.
Aksel Friberg & Kicki Halmos, To Be There With You
August 22, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Running Back’s latest is another testament to Gerd Janson’s A&R nous, rescuing an obscure Aksel Friberg track and having superstar Todd Terje stretch it to DJ-friendly lengths.
Suzanne Kraft, Horoscope
August 15, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Horoscope, Suzanne Kraft’s follow up to 2011’s slyly released Green Flash EP, subtly progresses the LA producer’s sound.
Smallpeople, Salty Days
August 7, 2012 – 10:01 AM
Smallpeople’s Salty Days is not an album of surprises, but rather one of assured comfort and quality, like that favorite liquor you’ve been buying for years.
Trevino, Discovery EP
August 2, 2012 – 12:01 AM
On his second EP of 2012, the Trevino moniker continues Marcus Kaye’s exploration of the relatively fertile area between drum ‘n bass and house and techno.
Glimpse/Martin Dawson/Alex Jones, Fat Controller
July 27, 2012 – 12:01 AM
A collaboration between Martin Dawson, Glimpse and Hypercolour’s honcho, Alex Jones, Fat Controller is easily beat by Roman Flügel’s singular remix.
Luv Jam, Nesta Nip EP
July 19, 2012 – 12:01 AM
The Nesta Nip EP could be labelled as house, but it’s a psychedelic interpretation of it, focusing more on flaring, luminous chord progressions than percussion.