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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
Truth & Loss - House of Black Lanterns - Houndstooth
Whilst King Cannibal's new dystopia-informed project, House of Black Lanterns, might sound like the title of a lost Ang Lee movie, its bleak DJ Krust-aping introduction on 'Truth & Loss' sets the tone for the wider project quite poignantly. It's all bleak: brittle pads and aerated, epic-sounding top lines over a tempest of footwork-focused percussion. But the variation in remixes and original productions hints that there are plenty of variations still to come.
Whilst King Cannibal's new dystopia-informed project, House of Black Lanterns, might sound like the title of a lost Ang Lee movie, its bleak DJ Krust-aping introduction on 'Truth & Loss' sets the tone for the wider project quite poignantly. It's all bleak: brittle pads and aerated, epic-sounding top lines over a tempest of footwork-focused percussion. But the variation in remixes and original productions hints that there are plenty of variations still to come.
Digital Dysfunction EP - GoldFFinch - Mindset
Four-tracker from the Belgian lads on Liam Indigo's ever-reliable imprint. Showcases nicely balanced nu-breed techno, a cut above your usual DJ tools.
Four-tracker from the Belgian lads on Liam Indigo's ever-reliable imprint. Showcases nicely balanced nu-breed techno, a cut above your usual DJ tools.
Dopest & The Raddest - Jurassik - Menu Music
Terry Hooligan and Jay Cunning's well-respected label is back and firing on all cylinders, and following 'Round The Globe' by Lady Waks comes this by Londoner Jurassik. Mashing up elements of breakbeat garage and future jungle vibes on the title track, with tasty old hardcore flourishes, Jurassik demonstrates how his productions have come on in leaps and bounds in recent times. DJ tool 'State Of Mind', meanwhile, utilises a great "Give me a motherfuckin' breakbeat!" female vocal sample.
Terry Hooligan and Jay Cunning's well-respected label is back and firing on all cylinders, and following 'Round The Globe' by Lady Waks comes this by Londoner Jurassik. Mashing up elements of breakbeat garage and future jungle vibes on the title track, with tasty old hardcore flourishes, Jurassik demonstrates how his productions have come on in leaps and bounds in recent times. DJ tool 'State Of Mind', meanwhile, utilises a great "Give me a motherfuckin' breakbeat!" female vocal sample.
Let It Go - DavidAKZ - Bad Life
Bad Life have been responsible for some cracking releases over the past year or so, and much of it comes down to the hands-on approach of Russ and David from AutoKratz. Here, David AKZ takes time out to release his second solo outing, and it's a less frenetic offering than his work with AutoKratz but no less polished. A glossy housey vibe over two tracks, it's another fine addition to the label's diverse catalogue.
Bad Life have been responsible for some cracking releases over the past year or so, and much of it comes down to the hands-on approach of Russ and David from AutoKratz. Here, David AKZ takes time out to release his second solo outing, and it's a less frenetic offering than his work with AutoKratz but no less polished. A glossy housey vibe over two tracks, it's another fine addition to the label's diverse catalogue.
