Houndstooth, a new label curated by Fabric and Rob Booth, launches interestingly with a versatile clutch of modern techno from the Berlin-based JR Seaton.
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Henrik Bergqvist, Go For What Hurts
February 21, 2013 – 1:01 AM
For ANIARA 07, the Gothenburg label have recruited newcomer Henrik Bergqvist for a single that while cryptically narcotic, still maintains qualities of a proper bomb.
Actress, Silver Cloud
February 20, 2013 – 1:02 AM
Preceding the long-awaited Ghettoville album comes Silver Cloud, perhaps the strangest record Actress has ever put his name to.
Area, Bourbon Skies
February 20, 2013 – 1:01 AM
“Bourbon Skies” for the much hyped Russian label ARMA hesitantly builds on Area’s reputation, with a pair of heavyweight remixers (DJ Sprinkles and Vakula) in tow.
A Made Up Sound, Ahead / Endgame
February 19, 2013 – 1:02 AM
A Made Up Sound’s latest doesn’t have much to do with Theo Parrish’s “Any Other Styles,” but its strategically incoherent aesthetic delivers a similar shock.
Shakarchi & Stranéus, Femman EP
February 19, 2013 – 1:01 AM
Shakarchi & Stranéus, the authors of Geography Records’ inaugural 12″, have been recalled for the label’s fifth release with typically watertight results.
Pev & Kowton, Raw Code
February 14, 2013 – 1:02 AM
The pairing of Peverelist and Kowton feels right at home on Hessle Audio on their Raw Code 12″.
Terence Fixmer, Psychik EP
February 14, 2013 – 1:01 AM
Prolific French producer Terence Fixmer brings three tracks of urbane and sculptural darkness to Psychik EP: hypnotic, slick, and precise.
Flori, Foldings
February 13, 2013 – 1:02 AM
The Aim label seems like a natural match for Flori’s sound — his take on deep house is usually subtle and prizes sound design over giant hooks.
G String, Burial Grounds EP
February 13, 2013 – 1:01 AM
The Burial Grounds EP sees R-A-G and Crystal Maze member, Gijs Poortman, reprise his G String alias for his first solo record.
Justus Köhncke, Timecode Remixe
February 12, 2013 – 1:02 AM
Both remixes of Justus Köhncke’s “Timecode” by Tyree Cooper and Axel Boman feel more urgent than the original, although neither changes the script too much.
Various Artists, Into The Light: A Journey Into Greek Electronic Music, Classics & Rarities (1978-1991)
February 8, 2013 – 1:01 AM
Into The Light: A Journey Into Greek Electronic Music, Classics & Rarities (1978-1991) is a rare bird that unfurls like a Mancuso-style DJ mix in a range of styles and years.
The Knife, Full of Fire
February 7, 2013 – 1:02 AM
“Full of Fire” is likely the most dance floor focused track The Knife have ever recorded, but also a satisfying step away from the affecting melodies of their previous work.
Agnès, Jedi House EP
February 7, 2013 – 1:01 AM
Agnès starts off 2013 with an unexpectedly robust offering, the five track Jedi House EP for Vitalik Recordings, which hues closely to his established sound.
Secret Circuit, Afterlife
February 6, 2013 – 1:02 AM
Secret Circuit hails from Los Angeles and “Afterlife” lends itself to the city, with all included pieces coated in a hazy smog.
Recondite, Plangent #005
February 6, 2013 – 1:01 AM
Dial associates RNDM and Kassian Troyer offer their takes on “Dawn” and “Haptic” from Recondite’s back catalog on his own Plangent Records.
Powell, Untitled
February 5, 2013 – 1:02 AM
Like Powell’s 2012 debut, this untitled record on The Death of Rave outline a highly individual and historically informed take on avant-dance.
Outboxx, Jaded / Sunshine Mills
February 5, 2013 – 1:01 AM
The quickly gaining steam Outboxx offer some of their most confident and anthemic material to date on the Sunshine Mills EP.