If you’ve heard any of Ekoplekz’s umpteen transmissions, you’ll know what to expect from Dromilly Vale, which collects five beatless, grimy soundscapes.
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Ugandan Methods, Sixth Method
March 15, 2012 – 10:01 AM
The second effort from the pairing of Regis and Ancient Methods delivers music that’s as engaging as it is uncompromising, and by no means a simplistic exercise in aggression.
RJ Fletcher, Double Down EP
March 15, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Tact Recordings’ inaugural release is a polished three-tracker by label co-owner RJ Fletcher, backed up by a Rick Wade remix of the title track.
San Laurentino, Forbidden Fruit
March 14, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Forbidden Fruit, San Laurentino’s first EP for Live At Robert Johnson, collects four tracks of the best sort of starry-eyed disco-house, negotiating a line between pop and dreaminess.
Vapauteen, L.I.E.S. 008.5
March 13, 2012 – 12:01 AM
L.I.E.S. adds New Yorker Shawn O’Sullivan under his Vapauteen moniker to their growing roster of seemingly fresh-faced producers who sound like they’ve been at it for years.
Doc Daneeka & Abigail Wyles, Tobyjug
March 9, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Tobyjug marks the birth of another Daneeka/Wyles project, an electronic soul ballad that looks to be ushering the singer towards the producer/performer collaborations that brought Jessie Ware and Fatima to wider attention.
Peter Horrevorts & Philogresz, Return of the Titans
March 8, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Return of the Titans on Philogresz’s Team Records sees him share vinyl space, if not actual studio time, with Peter Horrevorts in away that distinctly complements one another.
Peter Kruder, Xenomorph / Vespertilio
March 7, 2012 – 11:01 AM
Side-stepping functional music’s penchant for single themes and slight variations on them, Kruder’s latest tracks for Macro consist of several interlinked sketches presenting as two coherent, dance-ready wholes.
Simoncino, WereHouse EP
March 7, 2012 – 1:01 AM
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.
October, String Theory
March 6, 2012 – 11:01 AM
Collaborating with Borai, October showcases far more approachable sounds, backed by rock-solid remixes from Danny Wolfers, in both Legowelt and Polarius guises.
Kirill Tipo, Believe In Rhythm
March 6, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Arriving on Outernational, Kirill Tipo’s sophomore EP refines a deep-house sound, which, while still bearing distinct influences, makes a striking impression.
Samoyed, Her Honey Dripping Behind
March 6, 2012 – 1:01 AM
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.
Various Artists, Freerange Records Colour Series: Grey 09 Sampler
March 2, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Freerange Records’ ninth Colour Series summarizes the label’s year with tracks from Jimpster, Himan, Milton Jackson, and Arithmetics (Pezzner and Matt Masters).
Ukkonen, Spatia
March 1, 2012 – 1:01 AM
With Ukkonen’s Spatia, the “iciness” used to describe many Nordic producers’ work finally seems befitting of the music.
Ben Sims, Slow Motion
February 29, 2012 – 11:01 AM
The richly satisfying Slow Motion EP (or mini-LP, given that it contains six tracks) is a welcome return for Ben Sims’ much-loved Theory imprint.
SvengalisGhost, Mind Control
February 29, 2012 – 1:01 AM
With Mind Control, L.I.E.S. continues to showcase labelhead Ron Morelli’s propensity for making the most of previously unknown producers.
DARKSIDE, Darkside EP
February 28, 2012 – 1:01 AM
While DARKSIDE plays to members Nico Jaar and Dave Harrington’s strengths, its debut can’t seem to escape the dowdy neck-to-knee garb of MOR music.
Versalife, Night Time Activities Part 3
February 24, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Boris Bunnik (aka Conforce) resumes his work as Versalife with Night Time Activities Part 3 for Clone’s West Coast Series.