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.
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L-Wiz, Straitjacket/4.42 OZ
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
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
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
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
After a modestly bright 2010, North London’s Funkystepz make their Hyperdub debut with Fuller/Hurricane Riddim.
Lawrence, Sorry Sun
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
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
On Revisited 2, Sandwell District and Aril Brikha take on the nearly impossible task of improving on hits by Octave One.
Martyn/Mike Slott, Collabs #1
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
NY filmmaker-turned-producer Policy debuts with the cinematic-inspired Specialty Party EP on Rush Hour Direct Current.
Objekt, Objekt #1
Infused with a sense of nostalgia for dubstep’s early days, Objekt #1 by Objekt is a heart-warming and exciting listen.
Juju & Jordash, Quasi Quasi
Quasi Quasi almost seems to be goading DJs to try playing its nominally house beats, rewarding those brave enough to give it and all its wonderful weirdness a shot.
MANIK, What Is Who EP
The What Is Who EP, MANIK’s debut for Poker Flat, keeps his characteristic simplicity intact, but signals a shift in his production that favors the small details.
Pawel, The Remixes
Patrice Scott, Osunlade and John Roberts are tasked with reinvigorating tracks from Pawel’s self-titled debut LP on The Remixes.
Norman Nodge, MDR 07
With so many techno producers flirting with lower tempos and noisy textures, there is something very now about Norman Nodge’s MDR 07.
Illum Sphere, Dreamstealin EP
The Dreamstealin EP showcases the continued evolution of Illum Sphere’s sound and is his most accomplished work to date.
BBH: Various Artists, NSC 1-4
More than ten years after its 1998 release, NSC 1-4 remains a testament to the relationship between the National Sound Corporation and Detroit techno’s luminaries.