A handful of amazing new picks this week, alongside some back in stock orders than have now landed in store and online!
New picks:
Christian Smith / Wehbba / Ian O'Donovan – More Than Machine 05 (Part I)
Tronic return with part 5 of the More Than Machine series - a V/A slab of hot wax to satisfy the machine music lovers.
Hot off the back of his recent ‘L’amour Toujours’ record, Christian Smith is back with a another offering - this time on a more electro tip. And what ride this is. ‘Living in a Vacuum’, with Wehbba, places you in a cyborg Detroit universe, in touching distance of the Blade Runner adjacent universe. Excellent quality electronic music.
Ian O’Donocan’s ‘Europa’ continues the Robocop vibe on a more laid-back feel, yet with enough grit and crunch to keep the dystopian sound-universe alive.
Alexander Kowalski ups the tempo and energy in ‘Amongst Us’, a metallic romp through upfront and agitated electro. And PJay closes with ‘Future Composer’, a wigged-out, broken-circuit-board-funk number worthy of true B2 status on the record. Electro essentialism.
Robot 84 – Robot Edits Vol 2
Four solid reworks and edits from Robot 84 on their imprint.
‘Magnifique’ is straight out the door on a proto-house / post-disco tip. It’s all chugging synths, warbling bass lines and diva vocal chops. ‘Give it Up’ is loose, slinky, and soulful, very tastefully spliced in the studio.
‘Take Me to the Forest’ uses it’s source material to pull brass sections, plucking guitars, and vibrant, tribal percussion into an extended freak-out fit for dance floor shenanigans. ‘Trick Me Once’ feels like an outtake of a 70’s car chase film soundtrack, with a nice contemporary vocal over the top.
If you need the funkiest, freshest material for your DJ sets, this is the cut.
Sprezzatura / Trent Rackus / Boxcar / Space Jockeys – Sistema Sprezzatura EP
Something new from Socially edits, ‘Sistema Sprezzatura’ features four cuts from the Sprezzatura project, with collaborations and edits from Trent Rackus, Boxcar, and Space Jockey.
If your ears like that sweet spot between dusty authenticity and modern disco-house production, then Sistema Srezzatura hits that sweet spot.
‘Muko Wapi’ is a thick, groove-laden upfront funky number. ‘Get on that Sound’ takes silky strings and cinematic soundscapes to pull you in. ‘Eagle’ is a wicked edit of your favourite Steve Miller Band track, and ‘Falcon’ sets off all the right audio synapses with popping bass, chalky percussion, and synthesised risers.
Back in stock!
Moton Records Inc – Skyrager Edits
Skyrager, aka Danny McLewin of Psychemagik, lands on the legendary Moton label with three slinky, sleezy, leftfield dancefloor edits. From obscure 70’s disco-rock, to wonky synth grooves and chunky, slow-motion house, all given his distinctive psychedelic touch. A must-have release for adventurous DJs who play the grooviest parties.
Early support from Lovefingers, Sean Johnston and Ross Allen.
Nathaniel Best – Set Your House In Order
Incoming modern soul bomb. Celestial Echo Records reissues Nathaniel Best's rare 1986 gospel soul LP Set Your House In Order, a sought-after blend of warm synths, drum machines and uplifting vocals.
From the moment the needle hits the record, this is pure downtempo soul bliss. The production is chunky and analogue sounding, just how we like it. This record, despite being laidback and chilled out, has some serious presence on the platter. Act quickly to snag this superb reissue.
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Until next time,
Tom