“Loss” marks SCB’s debut outside the Hotflush family of imprints, and despite the downer of a title it’s a trip outside his usual sound into sunnier territories.
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John Heckle, 4th Dimension
March 29, 2011 – 12:01 AM
John Heckle’s second EP for Mathematics Recordings manages to be forward thinking while building on the aesthetics common to most of the label’s releases.
Double Hill, Wanna Get…
March 25, 2011 – 12:01 AM
The diffuse Wolf + Lamb crew are best when they stop worrying about ease of play and simply let things flow. This is precisely what Israeli producer Double Hill does on the Wanna Get…EP.
Robert Hood, Alpha/The Family
March 24, 2011 – 10:01 AM
M-Planet selects UK producer James Ruskin to remix “Alpha,” the first single from Robert Hood’s recent Omega album.
Genius of Time, Drifting Back/Houston We Have a Problem
March 24, 2011 – 12:01 AM
Drifting Back/Houston We Have a Problem, the latest Royal Oak 12″ by Genius of Time, shows why Clone just doesn’t get enough love.
Wireman, Monobloc
March 23, 2011 – 10:01 AM
Monobloc is unmistakably the work of Wireman but perhaps more focused on techno than his followers might expect.
B.H.F.V., ET 01
March 23, 2011 – 12:01 AM
Live At Robert Johnson label manager Oliver Hafenbauer and Arto Mwambe’s CB Funk deliver two slices of funky dance music that reach back into the sounds of the early ’80s and update them for 2011.
BNJMN, Plastic World
March 22, 2011 – 10:01 AM
What’s perhaps most impressive about Plastic World is how confidently BNJMN navigates uncharted sonic territory.
Ryan Elliott, Rocksteady EP
March 22, 2011 – 12:01 AM
While the Rocksteady EP isn’t exactly bursting with color or personality, there’s something to be said for how far Ryan Elliott can reduce his sounds without sacrificing pure impact.
DaRand Land, Foregrounds And Backgrounds
March 18, 2011 – 12:01 AM
After several years and a cross-country move, DaRand Land’s Foregrounds And Backgrounds for Downbeat finds the producer picking up right where he left off.
Actress, Harrier ATTK/Gershwin
March 17, 2011 – 10:01 AM
Actress’ first release on Instra:mental’s NonPlus+ label last year was a harshly angular, mechanistic companion to the slightly more organic Splazsh, and the follow-up is no different.
Jeff Derringer, Tarantula
March 17, 2011 – 12:01 AM
Although Oktave founder/resident Jeff Derringer has relocated to Chicago, Tarantula serves as a reminder of New York’s contributions since the early ’90s.
Photek, Avalanche EP
March 16, 2011 – 10:01 AM
The Avalanche EP, Photek’s first new release since 2007, maintains the sound signature of his seminal work but is also informed by 21st century bass music.
Ruckspin, Shikra/Blessings ft. Jack Sparrow
March 16, 2011 – 12:01 AM
Shikra/Blessings, Ruckspin’s debut for the U.S-based Push Red label, finds the UK-born producer in breakout form.
Kassem Mosse, Workshop 12
March 15, 2011 – 10:01 AM
Another Kassem Mosse Workshop record, another bearded face stamped on its label. If you think you know how this one turns out, think again.
The Tortoise, Gonna Be
March 15, 2011 – 12:01 AM
Well versed in the party end of deep house, The Tortoise’s Gonna Be takes another look at tropes which often come out as clichés in other producers’ hands.
Various Artists, Mo 2 Meaux 2
March 11, 2011 – 1:01 AM
The Mo 2 Meaux series features Drivetrain alongside burgeoning French talents such as CloudMasterWeed, Professor Inc and J. Garcia.
Deaf Center, Owl Splinters
March 10, 2011 – 11:01 AM
Six years after their debut full-length, Deaf Center make a welcome return to Type Records with the new LP, Owl Splinters.