This latest EP sees Nicholas dip his toe into new pastures, advancing from his obsession for finding and manipulating old vocal samples to actually working with a live singer.
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Shape Worship, Observances EP
January 9, 2013 – 1:01 AM
Observances marks an ambitious debut from Shape Worship — a richly emotive and textured EP, shot through with wistful melancholy and anchored by muscular beats.
Benjamin Brunn, A Sun Life
January 8, 2013 – 1:02 AM
A Sun Life, Brunn’s second album of 2012, takes a much looser and simpler approach to concept — if it even has one, that is.
Matti Turunen, Elokuu EP
January 8, 2013 – 1:01 AM
The Elokuu EP shifts the nostalgic tones and analogue drum sounds applied in Matti Turunen’s electro tracks into more house compatible arrangements.
Pangaea, Release
December 7, 2012 – 11:01 AM
Pangea’s double EP, Release, is a record that contains a strong selection of darkly seductive night music — low key and built to last.
Benedikt Frey, Running In Circles
December 7, 2012 – 1:02 AM
From the fresh-faced Benedikt Frey — who cut his debut record at the start of this year — Running in Circles shows off two distinct facets of his musical personality.
Various Artists, Dispatches From The Bubble
December 7, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Moeller’s new series on his Steadfast label gathers together tracks from four different techno pundits, each with their own particular take on dance floor techno.
Madteo, Noi No
December 6, 2012 – 11:01 AM
Noi No, the result of Finnish based Sähkö Recordings unexpectedly inviting Madteo into their catalog, is a wild and unsettling ride for both parties.
Alex Coulton, Adventures in 4×4 EP
December 6, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Hype_LTD’s tenth release comes from the buzzed about Alex Coulton, a four-tracker firmly rooted to the dance floor to rather utilitarian ends.
Fiedel, Ferro
December 5, 2012 – 11:01 AM
While the Berghain residents are hardly the monochromatic group of “dark, relentless techno” DJs some make them out to be, Fiedel still stands out as a bit of an oddball.
Julius Steinhoff, So Glad
December 4, 2012 – 11:01 AM
Julius Steinhoff’s first solo EP for Smallville — yes, really — sees him continue the aesthetic the label has been pushing for close to six years now.
The Black Madonna / Rahaan, We Don’t Need No Music (Thank You Rahaan) / On & On Pt 2
December 4, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Built on a particular moment in Chicago house music history, The Black Madonna and Rahaan shape their sample source into two compelling new additions to it.
BBH: Château Flight, Cosmic Race / Instant Replay
November 30, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Just to remind everyone how good Château Flight have always been, Versatile Records has recently reissued two of their very finest tracks.
Redshape, Square
November 29, 2012 – 11:01 AM
Distinctly less immediate than Redshape’s previous LP, The Dance Paradox, Square develops his sound in a more insular direction.
Genius Of Time, Tuffa Trummor EP
November 29, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Tuffa Trummor pushes things into slightly faster, more driving territory than we’ve come to expect from the Genius of Time and their label, Aniara Recordings.
Basic Soul Unit, Motional Response
November 28, 2012 – 11:01 AM
It may have taken nearly a decade to arrive, but Basic Soul Unit’s Motional Response is everything a debut album should be.
Jay L, Looking Up Pt. 1
November 28, 2012 – 1:01 AM
Looking Up by Jay L continues to champion Brstl’s cause: to put out humble yet original dance music from Bristol with none of the marketing chatter many new labels feel pressured to emit.