Dutchman Simon Weiss pursues a rather narrow house sound on his second solo release, the Wave E.P. on Rush Hour Recordings.
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Jonsson / Alter, For You
June 27, 2012 – 10:01 AM
For You sees Jonsson/Alter exploring more linear territory than covered on their superlative 2011 album, Mod.
Real Cool, Eighties Children EP
June 21, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Geography Records returns with its fourth dispatch, the debut EP from the Swedish duo Real Cool that charts the territory between hip-hop and house.
Mark E, We Could Love
June 19, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Mark E’s latest for Needwant Recordings is at its best when stripped to its core and somehow less memorable with Robert Owens’ vocals on top.
Imugem Orihasam, Exude
June 12, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Following the implied dub thread through his previous releases, Imugem Orihasam makes his first appearance on a dub-related label, Steadfast Records.
Roman Flügel, Cookie Dust
May 31, 2012 – 10:01 AM
Though far from formulaic, many of Roman Flügel’s records are consistently similar, and Cookie Dust, his latest for Live At Robert Johnson, more or less follows this game plan.
Chicago Shags, The Family Album
May 30, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Legowelt and Orgue Electronique reunite as Chicago Shags to pose for their latest EP, The Family Album.
Unknown artist, L.I.E.S 010.5
May 17, 2012 – 12:01 AM
L.I.E.S. continues to flush out and introduce exciting new talents to the world, leaving L.I.E.S. 10.5 in the hands of an unknown artist who may or may not be Legowelt.
Steffen Deux, Once in a Blue Moon
May 15, 2012 – 12:01 AM
In his debut for Fina Records, Steffen Deux makes some strides in improving upon the often dully repetitive Mannheim sound.
Bon & Rau, Morning Funk
May 8, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Rau & Bon return to Hamburg’s Smallville for their second collaborative EP, Morning Funk, but make few advancements in their sound together.
Chymera, Strange Things Are Afoot
May 3, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Chymera’s Strange Things Are Afoot pleases as much as it surprises, with remixes by techno champions Claro Intelecto and Conforce.
Pittsburgh Track Authority vs. Nice Rec, PGHTRX-002
April 24, 2012 – 12:01 AM
With the care and attention paid to the details of their arrangements, Pittsburgh Track Authority and Nice Rec push PGHTRX-002 beyond the archetypes it’s based on.
Kassian Troyer, Stills
April 13, 2012 – 12:01 AM
On his debut EP which arrives care of Dial, Kassian Troyer favors multiple low-key deep house motifs over fewer, bolder ones.
Little White Earbuds Interviews John Daly
April 11, 2012 – 11:01 AM
John Daly’s genuine passion for early house and disco has enabled him to advance their contemporary forms, rather than just repeat history. When LWE got together to chat with Daly, we found just what you’d expect: a man with plenty of thought behind his work.
Bill Youngman, Shadent
March 29, 2012 – 12:01 AM
With any luck, Bill Youngman’s Shadent for Killekill will reach more ears than its predecessor for the imprint, HH3.
Adam Marshall, NK33
March 27, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Adam Marshall’s latest for his own New Kanada imprint continues his slightly off-center approach to making techno and house. XI features on remix duty.
Lauer, Trainmann (Tensnake Remixes)
March 22, 2012 – 10:01 AM
With his remixes of Phillip Lauer’s “Trainmann” for Running Back, Tensnake charges into the once forbidden trance territory and demands dancers follow.