The apparent debut of Unity Love Vibe and inaugural release for his label, Station 5 Records, surprises with its thoroughly developed tracks.
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Burial, Street Halo EP
April 15, 2011 – 9:20 AM
On Street Halo, his first new release in four years, Burial shrugs off expectations and hews closely to what he’s done before.
Obtane & Giorgio Gigli, The Incredible Tale of Secret Journey Through Your Eyes
April 14, 2011 – 10:01 AM
On the latest Zooloft release it quickly becomes clear that owner Obtane and frequent collaborator Giorgio Gigli are deeply concerned about every piece of the jigsaw, no matter how trivial it may seem.
Ryo Murakami, In Chain
April 14, 2011 – 12:01 AM
Ryo Murakami’s latest for Curle Recordings further cements his reputation with two stunning cuts of deep Detroit flavored house and an equally remarkable interpretation of the title track by Fred P.
Mokira, Time Axis Manipulation Remixes
April 13, 2011 – 10:01 AM
On this three-part 10″ series for Kontra-Musik, Mokira’s shift towards dubbed rhythms is ideally suited to being remixed by Silent Servant, Echospace, and Redshape.
Shifted, Reach
April 13, 2011 – 12:01 AM
Release number two from Szare’s Syndrome Z imprint features yet another mystery producer, Shifted.
Fred P., The Incredible Adventures Of Captain P
April 12, 2011 – 10:01 AM
The Incredible Adventures of Captain P catalogs Fred P’s disparate influences, both musical and those acquired during his world-spanning tours.
Tazz, Underground 07 & 12
April 12, 2011 – 12:01 AM
Underground 07 & 12 marks a first for the Montreal-based producer, stepping away from Jus-Ed’s label for a turn on the UK-based Tsuba Records.
Jorge C, A Little Beat
April 8, 2011 – 12:01 AM
A Little Beat, the newest release from Ojo de Apolo, strikes a path somewhere between the label’s early minimal techno and its newer deep house sounds. DJ Sprinkles is on remix duty.
nsi., Sync
April 7, 2011 – 10:01 AM
Sync doesn’t feel like the group’s next logical step so much as a blatant restatement of purpose: these are nsi.’s machines, and this is everything they can do.
Blawan, Bohla EP
April 7, 2011 – 12:01 AM
After debuting last year on the Hessle Audio, Blawan moves to stalwart Belgian label R&S Records for the Bohla EP.
FaltyDL, You Stand Uncertain
April 6, 2011 – 10:01 AM
FaltyDL’s hectic release schedule continues with You Stand Uncertain, his sophomore album on Planet Mu.
Ruede Hagelstein, Emergency Remixes
April 6, 2011 – 12:01 AM
Souvenir attempt to breathe new life into Ruede Hagelstein’s “Emergency” with remixes by Super Flu and Re.You.
Pangaea, Inna Daze/Won’t Hurt
April 5, 2011 – 10:01 AM
Hessle Audio kicked off this year in fine form with Inna Daze/Won’t Hurt, a sterling 12″ from label mainstay, Pangaea.
Prostitune, Justfixit EP
April 5, 2011 – 12:01 AM
Prostitune’s latest, Justfixit, presents two wavy, rolling tracks that are as innovative as they are eccentric.
Hitsafe, Acid Dreams EP
April 1, 2011 – 12:01 AM
Hitsafe, established producers operating under an enigmatic new moniker, make a compelling argument for the return of acid with their Acid Dreams EP on new label Shaddock Records.
Various Artists, Abstract Art Vol. 1
March 31, 2011 – 10:01 AM
Abstract Art Vol. 1 features Keith Worthy and also two new names to the label — Michal Wierzchowski and Nick Agha — who are likely unknown to even the most dedicated house/techno heads.
Optimum, Light Year/DS10
March 31, 2011 – 12:01 AM
Optimum’s new 12″ for his and Ikonika’s Hum + Buzz label is stripped down to the essentials that relentlessly pummel listeners.