The line-up for Earth Tones 2 is as equally stacked as the first, featuring Black Jazz Consortium, DJ Qu, and the return of Levon Vincent.
review
Zwischenwelt, Paranormale Aktivitat
March 8, 2011 – 11:01 AM
Paranormale Aktivitat, the debut album from Zwischenwelt (Gerald Donald of Drexciya, Beta Evers, Penelope Martin, and Susana Correia), isn’t far removed from Donald’s legacy.
Marc Romboy vs. Stephan Bodzin, Phobos
March 8, 2011 – 1:01 AM
Systematic waited five years to release an EP dedicated to remixes of Marc Romboy and Stephan Bodzin’s “Phobos.” The Moritz Von Oswald and Pan-Pot remixes were worth the wait.
Tevo Howard, The Age Of Compassion
March 4, 2011 – 1:01 AM
The Age Of Compassion, Tevo Howard’s first release for Buzzin’ Fly, straddles the line between sanguine and sappy. Donnacha Costello and Aera provide remixes.
Joshua Iz, It Iz What It Iz
March 3, 2011 – 11:01 AM
For what is essentially a collection of dance floor tracks, Joshua Iz’s It Iz What It Iz flows with all the peaks and valleys of an artist album.
L-Wiz, Straitjacket/4.42 OZ
March 3, 2011 – 1:01 AM
On their latest single, L-Wiz focus on laid-back rhythms that feel at home with American R&B melodies, all while pushing through plenty of low end.
Move D, Hydrophonics EP
March 2, 2011 – 1:01 AM
Move D’s first new release since 2009 arrives on Uzuri and won’t disappoint fans of his particular style of Heidelberg house.
Marcel Dettmann, Factory Report
March 1, 2011 – 11:01 AM
Those expecting Marcel Dettmann’s Factory Report to be another industrial-flecked slab, should get ready for something else entirely.
Krause Duo ft. Ian Simmonds, Hell On Earth
March 1, 2011 – 1:01 AM
The year’s first release from Musik Krause comes courtesy of Krause Duo themselves, featuring frequent label contributor Ian Simmonds on vocal duty.
Funkystepz, Fuller/Hurricane Riddim
February 25, 2011 – 1:01 AM
After a modestly bright 2010, North London’s Funkystepz make their Hyperdub debut with Fuller/Hurricane Riddim.
Lawrence, Sorry Sun
February 24, 2011 – 11:01 AM
Sorry Sun is not your typical Lawrence release, and given the generally high standard of Lawrence releases, that’s got to mean something.
Ital, Ital’s Theme
February 24, 2011 – 1:01 AM
Ital’s Theme, the first release for Not Not Fun’s 100% Silk sub-label, is a continuation of Daniel Martin-McCormick’s noise and dance sonics.
Octave One, Revisited Series 2
February 23, 2011 – 11:01 AM
On Revisited 2, Sandwell District and Aril Brikha take on the nearly impossible task of improving on hits by Octave One.
Salva, Complex Housing
February 23, 2011 – 1:01 AM
Complex Housing, Salva’s debut album, offers as many moments of nostalgia as of fresh combinations.
Martyn/Mike Slott, Collabs #1
February 22, 2011 – 11:01 AM
All City strikes interesting territory with its new “Collabs” series, taking in Dutch bass producer Martyn and Irish weirdo Mike Slott for a surprisingly fluid team effort.
Policy, Specialty Party
February 22, 2011 – 1:01 AM
NY filmmaker-turned-producer Policy debuts with the cinematic-inspired Specialty Party EP on Rush Hour Direct Current.
Objekt, Objekt #1
February 18, 2011 – 1:01 AM
Infused with a sense of nostalgia for dubstep’s early days, Objekt #1 by Objekt is a heart-warming and exciting listen.
Steffi, Yours & Mine
February 17, 2011 – 11:01 AM
Steffi’s debut album, Yours & Mine stays true to her club-friendly house sound and adds personal touches rather than genre polemics.