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Four by Four
REVIEW: ALLEN & HEATH DB2 & DB4
With guest reviewer ThermalBear
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?
BEHIND THE SCENE: EGG CLUB
10 years of London's Egg Club
Where's The Beef? - Stanton Warriors - Punks
In the wake of the horsemeat scandal, the Stantons have also been getting political on our asses with choice new cut 'Where's The Beef?' Beginning with Jon Snow reporting for Channel 4 News before assorted sampled Americans ask "Where's the beef?", this is a pared-down Stantons track that makes more sense when you watch the accompanying video (various dancing cows in montage etc). With an almost 'Voodoo Ray' topline and on-point beats, this DJ tool is one joint that's good enough to eat.
In the wake of the horsemeat scandal, the Stantons have also been getting political on our asses with choice new cut 'Where's The Beef?' Beginning with Jon Snow reporting for Channel 4 News before assorted sampled Americans ask "Where's the beef?", this is a pared-down Stantons track that makes more sense when you watch the accompanying video (various dancing cows in montage etc). With an almost 'Voodoo Ray' topline and on-point beats, this DJ tool is one joint that's good enough to eat.
Waiting For Love 1-4 - Samuel Kerridge - Downwards
This is only Kerridge's second release, which is hard to believe, given how well-rounded it sounds. Focusing on lower tempos, he creates an inspired combination of powerful sub bass and haunting, atmospheric textures. Noisy, crackling interference dominates '1', and '2' is more menacing thanks to its grubby bass and monochrome sounds. '3' sees him raise the tempo, but the funereal beats are better suited to a cemetery than a club, while '4' is all about the chilling string sequence.
This is only Kerridge's second release, which is hard to believe, given how well-rounded it sounds. Focusing on lower tempos, he creates an inspired combination of powerful sub bass and haunting, atmospheric textures. Noisy, crackling interference dominates '1', and '2' is more menacing thanks to its grubby bass and monochrome sounds. '3' sees him raise the tempo, but the funereal beats are better suited to a cemetery than a club, while '4' is all about the chilling string sequence.
2013 (Andrew Weatherall Remixes) - Primal Scream - Ignition
Preceding an album slated for later in the year, Primal Scream mark a return with this bold single choice, '2013'; calling, once again, upon the production nous of Andrew Weatherall to contribute a brace of remixes. Vocal and dub versions employ a robust, analogue motorik similar to the recent rhythm section in Weatherall/Fairplay's brilliant debut as The Asphodells, propelling bass arpeggios and modulated effects beneath Gillespie's familiar drawl.
Preceding an album slated for later in the year, Primal Scream mark a return with this bold single choice, '2013'; calling, once again, upon the production nous of Andrew Weatherall to contribute a brace of remixes. Vocal and dub versions employ a robust, analogue motorik similar to the recent rhythm section in Weatherall/Fairplay's brilliant debut as The Asphodells, propelling bass arpeggios and modulated effects beneath Gillespie's familiar drawl.
Shameless Fashion - Visage - Blitz Club
Steve Strange was at the forefront of one of the first flowerings of UK club culture when he ran the Blitz in the late '70s. He made 'Fade To Grey', a massive international hit, set a template for '80s electronic acts, and was most recently used as a touchstone by the likes of Little Boots and La Roux a few years ago. This is the first single from an unexpected new album, and it's not bad.
Steve Strange was at the forefront of one of the first flowerings of UK club culture when he ran the Blitz in the late '70s. He made 'Fade To Grey', a massive international hit, set a template for '80s electronic acts, and was most recently used as a touchstone by the likes of Little Boots and La Roux a few years ago. This is the first single from an unexpected new album, and it's not bad.
