Author Archive: Steve Kerr

Simoncino, WereHouse EP

Simoncino is a perfect fit for Echovolt Records’ catalog, a clear stylistic peer to the likes of Steve Summers and Legowelt, the latter of whom turns up on remix duty here.

Samoyed, Her Honey Dripping Behind

Against all odds, Her Honey Dripping Behind is reasonably upbeat material, applying the skilled sound design showcased on Samoyed’s past releases to more floor-friendly motifs.

Ukkonen, Spatia

With Ukkonen’s Spatia, the “iciness” used to describe many Nordic producers’ work finally seems befitting of the music.

Download of the Week: Lorca, What You Don’t Need

This week’s download is an anticipated cut from 22-year-old Brighton-based producer Lorca.

Roger 23, Elemental 7

Roger 23 popped up for the first time in more than two years with his Elemental 7 EP for the fledgling Poisson Chat Musique label.

Geeeman, Bang’t/Fire Extinguisher

Gerd’s new Geeeman alias returns with Bang’t/Fire Extinguisher that aims for the crude, party-facilitating vibes of Chicago ghetto house.

DOTW: Voices From The Lake, 4Caldo

This week’s download finds the duo of Donato Dozzy and Neel under the guise Voices From The Lake, imaging fantastic soundscapes by a crackling fire.

Todd Terje, It’s The Arps

The question of whether Todd Terje would take long to match Ragysh‘s highs has been swiftly deflated, as he’s already back with It’s The Arps, which is somehow even more blissful.

Hazylujah, Too Many Ghosts

Delsin continues its streak of intriguing new signings with the release of Too Many Ghosts, the debut EP of Italian producer Hazylujah.

LWE Interviews Blondes

LWE called Blondes to ask about the series that lead to their album, their sonic evolution, and their weirdly perfect stint playing live in Ibiza.

B-Tracks, Come Back EP

B-Tracks follow 2011′s Specialize with the Come Back EP, which finds them matching their debut’s diversity.

B.D.I., Decoded Messages of Life & Love

B.D.I.’s Decoded Messages Of Life & Love lives up to its billing as industrial music, albeit with a decidedly disco bent.

Xosar, Tropical Cruize

Xosar’s music has been floating around the internet for awhile, but Tropical Cruize is the San Francisco producer’s first official release.

Yør, Rave

Like its Maze predecessor, Yør’s Rave comprises a slinky, low-slung house sound that’s marked with a consistently darker mood.

LWE’s Top 5 Labels of 2011

For LWE’s second year-end piece, Steve Kerr showcases five of 2011′s most indispensable record labels.

Storm Queen, It Goes On

Beyond taking his time on the release front, Morgan Geist is also a master of measured tension in his production, and this restraint is palpable on It Goes On.

Blondes, Wine/Water

Wine/Water is a fitting conclusion to Blondes’ triptych, pairing two tracks that combine the communal rave spirit of Lover/Hater with the gliding suaveness of Business/Pleasure.

Pinch & Shackleton, Pinch & Shackleton

Two lone wolves, Shackleton and Pinch, come together to blend their bass weighted sensibilities into an unsettling LP, Pinch & Shackleton.

Damu, Unity

Unlike its predecessors, Damu’s Unity frequently resembles a kind of Frankenstein amalgamation of every imaginable post-dubstep trope of the last few years.