Dettmann entrusted the 8th volume of MDR with Wincent Kunth, an unknown, purportedly Swiss producer whose debut is a perfectly executed, eye-opening experience.
Author Archive: Steve Mizek
Robag Wruhme, Donnerkuppel
January 18, 2012 – 11:01 AM
Those who expected Wruhme’s last single of 2011, Donnerkuppel, to trundle down a similarly easy going path as his album were in for a big (albeit pleasant) surprise.
LWE Podcast 109: Brandt Brauer Frick
January 16, 2012 – 1:01 AM
LWE caught up with Brandt Brauer Frick about the creativity hatched by the Ensemble, working with Rashad Becker, and how UK bass music is inspiring their new material. They also created LWE’s 109th exclusive podcast, a genre-promiscuous mix placing many of their favorite 2011 releases between classic techno sides and seminal classical music.
Ethyl & Flori, Shelter
January 3, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Ethyl & Flori dig deeper into Chicago-styled house for their Secretsundaze single, Shelter, which comes with a Rolando remix.
Talking Shopcast with Smallville Records
January 2, 2012 – 1:01 AM
LWE quizzed Steinhoff and von Ahlefeld about Smallville’s origins, its relationship with its sibling labels, and plans for 2012. Together as Smallpeople, they also provided Talking Shopcast 14 — an exquisite hour of house delicacies to start the year of right.
The Citizen’s Band, 77 Reasons
December 1, 2011 – 10:01 AM
While keeping busy with Arto Mwambe and behind the scenes work, Beißwenger found time for a new CB solo project: The Citizen’s Band makes its debut on LARJ with 77 Reasons.
LWE Podcast 105: Morning Factory
November 21, 2011 – 1:01 AM
As one of house music’s most compelling new prospects, LWE tracked down Morning Factory to discuss their division of labor, their take on the Dutch dance scene, and the advice they would give young producers. They also provided us with our 105th exclusive podcast, a blistering 80 minutes of high quality house laced with vintage favorites and potential classics.
Melchior Productions Ltd., Apariciones Reworked
October 25, 2011 – 10:01 AM
Apariciones Reworked aims to inject some magic back into the original tracks with remixes by Melchior’s long time friends, Baby Ford and Ricardo Villalobos.
Gerd, Palm Leaves
October 5, 2011 – 10:01 AM
Palm Leaves, Gerd’s latest for Clone’s Royal Oak sub-label, is perhaps his best and most relevant find to date and comes with dub mix by Clone founder Serge and Alden Tyrell.
LWE Podcast 100: Chicago Skyway
October 3, 2011 – 12:01 AM
We can’t think of a better way to reach the 100 podcast milestone than with two incredible works by one of Chicago’s rising stars: a groovy, sweat-inducing DJ set and a live set made almost entirely of unreleased CS material.
Matthew Styles, Sample & Hold EP
September 23, 2011 – 10:01 AM
The Sample & Hold EP on Running Back is Matthew Styles’ first solo record in three years, one that lends more credence to his reputation as unconventionally consistent.
LWE Podcast 98: Oskar Offermann
September 19, 2011 – 12:01 AM
LWE chatted with Oskar Offermann and found that he’s on the move again, discussing his plans for his labels and his own personal sound. He’s also provided us with our 98th exclusive podcast, an hour of deeply groove-focused house music with some unexpected treats along the way.
Dexter, Great Northern Diver
September 6, 2011 – 10:01 AM
Great Northern Driver, Verheijen’s latest EP as Dexter, arrives on Clone Basement Series and proves his production mastery extends to bass music as well.
Perseus Traxx, Misspent Emotions
August 30, 2011 – 12:01 AM
Boe Recordings have lovingly pressed Perseus Traxx’s Misspent Emotions to limited, hand-stamped 180 gram vinyl, giving fans of Chicago/Detroit revivalism a new collector’s item to sit alongside their wax-stamped Future Flash records.
Nebraska, Displacement
August 23, 2011 – 10:01 AM
After two well received EPs of new material, Gibbs returns with his highest profile statement yet, the Displacement LP for Rush Hour.
Oliver $ Explains Doin’ Ya Thang To LWE
August 17, 2011 – 10:31 AM
When LWE was offered the opportunity to interview Oliver “$” Siebert, we knew it was important to ask about the arrangements, motivations, and ethical quandaries behind one of 2011′s most notorious records.
Lee Holman, 2nd Kawl
August 17, 2011 – 9:09 AM
Although I would stop short of calling Lee Holman an imitator, 2nd Kawl comes tantalizingly close to the rarefied territory inhabited by René Pawlowitz.