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  • Get Physical presents Ibiza 2017 compiled & mixed by Ben Hoo – Get Physical

    Conjuring up all the majesty that rightly underlies this selection of fizzy, brilliantly imagined music from Get Physical is the most appropriate DJ: Ben Hoo. If you’re not already admiring of his work as a producer/ remixer then Ibiza 2017 will amply tend to your needs, testifying that the future indeed points forwards, not back.…

  • Mr. G – Jumon EP (5iVE YEARS HOLIC TRAX Edition 1) – Holic Trax

    Helping celebrate the occasion and obviously no stranger to the label five years come around fast these days. Tomoki Tamura’s imprint enlists the unmistakable skills of Mr. G who supplies two equally juicy gems for this release. The sizzling, bass probing Soba Shioyaki commands like night leaves day with insistent drums, voices and whirring keys…

  • Ohm & Octal Industries – Maoss EP – Taped Artifact

    This is excellent from the initial moment the rocking rhythm section begins. Brutal bass feels comfortably at home with the looped quick-fire percussion and surgical Kick drum which cuts just right. Eventually you end up surrounding by strange synthesizers that feel at once warm, yet unnerving on the deceptive, Lighter Shades. Next, Maoss adds space…

  • Honey Dijon featuring Charles McCloud – Personal Slave – Classic Music Company

    Pulling no punches whatsoever, which is fine by me, Personal Slave not surprisingly sees a return to that time honoured traditional of downright sleaze that used to emanate from the eighties. What’s not love, from the opening commanding Toms which pound out irresistible rhythms straight through to the harsh Acid attitude and vocal dexterity of…

  • Just Her – Follow You Down (Remixes) – Global Underground

    Just Her’s striking production strikes at the very heart of why music matters in this day and age. That is to say it engages your mind and soul transforming the world of possibilities on offer to within your grasp. Its expansive, soaring array of sounds capsulate the mood of the moment via its cast of…

  • WCJW – Well Cut Records presents… Well Cut Jazz Workshop – Well Cut Records

    Danny Ward’s second outing on this imprint bares all the hallmarks of not only his Moodymanc moniker but also employs that finely attuned Jazz ear into this stark reminder of what musicality can be about. Featuring a handful of expert players as you will soon hear opening via Gone with its fine feast of sassy…

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    Alex Barck Re-Set Reunion There is something delightfully melodic about the way Re-Set develops its loosely structured chords alongside vocalist Pete Josef’s emotive delivery which hints at melancholy and joy all at the same time. An intriguing recipe for sure and the more you listen to this the more impressive and involving it reveals itself…

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    Ten Story The Ten Story EP Extended Play Ten Story aka Stephen Guy and Dan Gleeson’s debut for the Belfast label continues their defining sound reassuringly so. That is deep, thought provoking House music that’s built to delight a dancefloor as much as it engages with your emotions. Keep On, digs deeper with fuzzy chords…

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    Tim Xavier Arco-della Devozione Rebellion By taking one idea and running with it Tim Xavier coolly produces another winning formula with looped bells and tripped out voices working their way neatly into oblivion. If you like the sound of that then there’s almost eight minutes worth of these classic vocals and infectious rhythms to contend with on…