Dan Snaith (aka Caribou and Daphni) deepens the bond between drone trio Emeralds and the dance music fans with two mixes of their “Does It Look Like I’m Here?”
Author Archive: Steve Mizek
Talking Shopcast with Aim
April 9, 2012 – 12:01 AM
LWE simply had to learn more by chatting with Tristen (with input from Aim’s graphic designer, Jan Kristof Lipp), who explained the label’s conceptual framework, its visual approach, and where the new X series fits into the imprint’s aesthetic remit. Tristen also contributed Talking Shopcast 16, a deeply hypnotic hour of house which goes a long way in explaining how his taste extrapolates into Aim’s particular sound.
Recloose, Magic
April 4, 2012 – 10:01 AM
Recloose maintains the rampant energy of the Saturday Night Manifesto E.P. on his latest single, Magic.
Sensate Focus, Sensate Focus 10
March 30, 2012 – 12:01 AM
Sensate Focus finds Mark Fell dicing up his collaboration with Terre Thaemlitz and remodeling it as two 10 minute slates roughly compatible with contemporary UK dance tracks.
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.
LWE Podcast 114: Jonsson / Alter
March 5, 2012 – 1:01 AM
In addition to their in-depth interview, Jonsson/Alter contributed LWE’s 114th exclusive podcast: a recording of a late-2011 live PA which conveys just how loose and party-oriented their music can be when the timing is right.
Obsolete Music Technology, Mmmmmusic
February 9, 2012 – 11:01 AM
With the Mmmmmusic single as Obsolete Music Technology, Tang finds a clever way to work the element which long eluded him into his established sound.
Pittsburgh Track Authority, Pittsburgh Tracks 001
January 31, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Pittsburgh Track Authority’s capabilities as composers and arrangers comes through the clearest on Pittsburgh Tracks 001, the inaugural release of Pittsburgh Tracks.
Wincent Kunth, MDR 8
January 25, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Dettmann entrusted the 8th volume of MDR with Wincent Kunth, an unknown, purportedly Swiss producer whose debut is a perfectly executed, eye-opening experience.
Robag Wruhme, Donnerkuppel
January 18, 2012 – 11:01 AM
Those who expected Wruhme’s last single of 2011, Donnerkuppel, to trundle down a similarly easy going path as his album were in for a big (albeit pleasant) surprise.
LWE Podcast 109: Brandt Brauer Frick
January 16, 2012 – 1:01 AM
LWE caught up with Brandt Brauer Frick about the creativity hatched by the Ensemble, working with Rashad Becker, and how UK bass music is inspiring their new material. They also created LWE’s 109th exclusive podcast, a genre-promiscuous mix placing many of their favorite 2011 releases between classic techno sides and seminal classical music.
Ethyl & Flori, Shelter
January 3, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Ethyl & Flori dig deeper into Chicago-styled house for their Secretsundaze single, Shelter, which comes with a Rolando remix.
Talking Shopcast with Smallville Records
January 2, 2012 – 1:01 AM
LWE quizzed Steinhoff and von Ahlefeld about Smallville’s origins, its relationship with its sibling labels, and plans for 2012. Together as Smallpeople, they also provided Talking Shopcast 14 — an exquisite hour of house delicacies to start the year of right.
The Citizen’s Band, 77 Reasons
December 1, 2011 – 10:01 AM
While keeping busy with Arto Mwambe and behind the scenes work, Beißwenger found time for a new CB solo project: The Citizen’s Band makes its debut on LARJ with 77 Reasons.
LWE Podcast 105: Morning Factory
November 21, 2011 – 1:01 AM
As one of house music’s most compelling new prospects, LWE tracked down Morning Factory to discuss their division of labor, their take on the Dutch dance scene, and the advice they would give young producers. They also provided us with our 105th exclusive podcast, a blistering 80 minutes of high quality house laced with vintage favorites and potential classics.
Melchior Productions Ltd., Apariciones Reworked
October 25, 2011 – 10:01 AM
Apariciones Reworked aims to inject some magic back into the original tracks with remixes by Melchior’s long time friends, Baby Ford and Ricardo Villalobos.
Gerd, Palm Leaves
October 5, 2011 – 10:01 AM
Palm Leaves, Gerd’s latest for Clone’s Royal Oak sub-label, is perhaps his best and most relevant find to date and comes with dub mix by Clone founder Serge and Alden Tyrell.