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CHATTIN' BREEZE: KETOLOCO
Ketoloco DJs tell us about their most memorable nightshift
FUNK IT UP: SHAPES
One of Bristol's most successful monthly parties: 'house, techno and all things disco
ED BANGER VS RAM RECORDS
The clash of label heads. Which one will win your party persuasion?
Better Than Tomorrow - Fracture - Metalheadz
With Goldie's militantly stringent A&R criteria we know any track baring the skull and headphones symbol is going to be something special. In true Headz style, this mean and filthy track has been squelching its way around darker sets, building momentum for it's release. Moody and atmospheric, with hard hitting breakbeats and the slightest tinge of tribal, 'Better Than Tomorrow' is bang on trend with today's sound.
With Goldie's militantly stringent A&R criteria we know any track baring the skull and headphones symbol is going to be something special. In true Headz style, this mean and filthy track has been squelching its way around darker sets, building momentum for it's release. Moody and atmospheric, with hard hitting breakbeats and the slightest tinge of tribal, 'Better Than Tomorrow' is bang on trend with today's sound.
Tales From The Nocturne - The Sonic Aesthetic - International Feel
Eccentric modular synth work over a mid-tempo disco beat - here comes the latest release from Balearic music fanatics, International Feel, and what appears to be the debut from the mysterious Sonic Aesthetic. One of my favourite releases on the label so far, 'Tales From The Nocturne' has all the charm of DJ Harvey taking the reigns at the BBC's Radiophonic Workshop, working patch bays to the full-on tracks such as 'Mendicant Adventures' and the atmospheric outro of 'The Paradol Chamber'. Strange, compelling, outsider-disco music.
Eccentric modular synth work over a mid-tempo disco beat - here comes the latest release from Balearic music fanatics, International Feel, and what appears to be the debut from the mysterious Sonic Aesthetic. One of my favourite releases on the label so far, 'Tales From The Nocturne' has all the charm of DJ Harvey taking the reigns at the BBC's Radiophonic Workshop, working patch bays to the full-on tracks such as 'Mendicant Adventures' and the atmospheric outro of 'The Paradol Chamber'. Strange, compelling, outsider-disco music.
Origins Of Chaos - Bleak - Delsin
With a string of releases on Deeply Rooted House to his credit, Bleak is one of the most promising new school producers. Despite this, 'Chaos' is a mixed offering. 'Subject Target' is a decent, drum-led groove, but it lacks direction and could be the work of any number of artists. 'Sixteen Crude' is an entirely different proposition and its wild acid line and bassy pulses build in unison, eventually reaching a euphoric climax.
With a string of releases on Deeply Rooted House to his credit, Bleak is one of the most promising new school producers. Despite this, 'Chaos' is a mixed offering. 'Subject Target' is a decent, drum-led groove, but it lacks direction and could be the work of any number of artists. 'Sixteen Crude' is an entirely different proposition and its wild acid line and bassy pulses build in unison, eventually reaching a euphoric climax.
Autumn To Ashes - June Miller - Ram
Being exclusively signed to arguably the biggest label in the d&b game is no mean feat, and with this release the duo have cemented their reputation as Ram's newest recruits. The country & western-style guitar plucked intro could slip into any Tarantino scene and easily mirror the effortless build of energy before reaching its understated climax. It must be mentioned that some of June Miller's signature style has melted away to fit sleekly into Ram's current moulds.
Being exclusively signed to arguably the biggest label in the d&b game is no mean feat, and with this release the duo have cemented their reputation as Ram's newest recruits. The country & western-style guitar plucked intro could slip into any Tarantino scene and easily mirror the effortless build of energy before reaching its understated climax. It must be mentioned that some of June Miller's signature style has melted away to fit sleekly into Ram's current moulds.
