Monday 24 September 2012

Bicep - Vision Of Love

The first release from Feel My Bicep has emerged loaded with the deep sounds of the 90s, nonetheless, it has remained fresh while nostalgic. Bicep has been building to this EP and it does not disappoint; all of the tracks occupy a special place on the release, "Keep Keep" holds all that is good and funky about house while the title track "Vision Of Love" redefines the meaning of deep house and "Getcha' Boi" just rolls into a vocal banger. Be warned, once you hit play you will not remain seated for long.

Bicep - Vision Of Love
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Bicep - Keep Keep
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Bicep - Gotcha' Boi
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Monday 10 September 2012

Calyx & Teebee - Elevate This Sound

It's always a joy to hear the classic vibes pervading drum and bass today and this track embodies all that the genre boasts. Fast and tight beats with the deepest, soul-quaking bassline; this track perfectly marries high paced rhythms with peaceful, convalescing vocals to create an atmosphere reminiscent of early noughties dnb.

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Sunday 2 September 2012

Joyce Muniz feat. Taliwa - Messin' With My Mind

This track hasn't left a single playlist over the summer being one of the tightest deep house vocal flows yet; I plan to keep this one going strong all year long.

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Wednesday 15 August 2012

Jim-E Stack - Bubble Boy

Deep entrancing beats from Jim-E Stack; a sort of childlike freedom encapsulates this track while still retaining a powerful and envigorating underground dance vibe. Also check out Myrryrs moody remix for your future trap fix.

Jim-E Stack - Bubble Boy
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Jim-E Stack - Bubble Boy (Myrryrs Remix)
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Tuesday 7 August 2012

Monte - True

Not sure it's possible to become any more laid back than after spinning this track; this is summer encapsulated in a down-tempo house beat.

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Sunday 5 August 2012

Mister Sandman (Alle Farben Remix)

Alle Farben's electro-swing fused tech-house sees an old favourite hit dancefloors in style.


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Friday 3 August 2012

TNGHT - Bugg'n

TNGHT's self titled EP has brought a wave of electronic instrumental trap to our shores; the whole release is filled with ghetto tracks but nothing can top the clean drop of "Bugg'n".


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Tuesday 31 July 2012

Route 94 - Fire

The freshly named Route 94 has released a couple of tracks of pure house gold but the main question travelling around the scene is who is the face behind the new alias. Whoever it turns out to be, these beats are undeniably catchy so here is the rip from Skream and Benga's radio 1 show.


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Monday 16 July 2012

George FitzGerald - Shackled

George FitzGerald has ventured into new and exciting territory with his EP, Shackled. My favourite of the release is the title track due to its unmistakable groove and atypical progression; layered pads and percussion build to create the atmosphere of a powerful, vocal deep house tune but all preconceptions are shattered with the minimal, dancefloor-invigorating drop.


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Thursday 12 July 2012

Mikal & Break - Just A Game

Another gritty and powerful release from Break sees him collaborating with Mikal to produce grunting reeses overlaying pulsating and dance-invoking basslines; drum & bass seems to be returning to its grimey and dark roots and I am enjoying the ride.


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Friday 6 July 2012

N'to - The Sand Dealer

Masterful while underplayed, this atmospheric dance track captures one's attention and embarks the listener upon a cerebral odyssey. Ethereal plucks and minimal breakdowns follow the progression of this electronic masterpiece.


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Thursday 28 June 2012

Break - Condenser

Straight back to dnb roots is the formula for Break and he once again reminds us of drum & bass' charm and fervour; groaning, distorted reeses and a clean and tight beat power along with an intensity ensured to get everyone on the dancefloor. Be sure to also check out the B-Side, Emperor's "Network", for a darker, more foreboding groove.


Break - Condenser
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Emperor - Network
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Saturday 23 June 2012

Tourist Trap (Jamie Jones Remix)

EDM nowadays revolves around the need for over the top complexity in production but the true dancefloor fillers stem from minimalism. Jamie Jones has nailed the pace with this rework of Eleven Eleven's track; these fundamental vibes will resound in clubs all summer long.


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Tuesday 19 June 2012

Jacques Greene - Prism

Every time this drops I am transported to the dark recesses of an underground club; it seems to encapsulate the feeling of being sweaty deep underground, lasers and smoke blending all the surroundings into a blur of pure auditory glory. Jacques Greene has been releasing some real gems recently and so far the preview of "Prism" is no exception, another favourite of mine is "Arrow" which gives off a syncopated techno/bass vibe.

Jacques Greene - Prism


Jacques Greene - Arrow

Thursday 14 June 2012

Claro Intelecto - Reform Club

The auditory expanses of techno are further widened by this unique journey into the deep heart of the genre; Claro Intelecto instills a myriad of tones and emotions into the listener with his next generation 'concept album'. The entire release is unprecedented perfection with "Still Here" especially standing out for me with its sublime cerebral experience.


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Monday 4 June 2012

The Organ Track (Maxxi Soundsystem Dub)

Yet more vibes are emerging as this year brings deep house to a new atmospheric level with Thomas Gandey as the weaver of the latest club excursion.


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Saturday 26 May 2012

Bicep - $tripper

Deep vibes from Bicep see unadulterated house stabs and catchy vocal sampling marry to form this dance gem.


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Thursday 17 May 2012

Simian Mobile Disco - Unpatterns

The greatly anticipated studio album is finally here and is even more meticulously produced than their extensive back catalogue. SMD have transitioned into multiple sub genres of electronic dance music throughout their career but none of their exploits have sounded as polished and at home with their unique production styles than their newest release. Unpatterns sees the movement away from their more house oriented work into a techno playground; future garage synths and syncopated rhythms marry to create a psychedelic musical journey.


Simian Mobile Disco - Seraphim/Cerulean




Simian Mobile Disco - Put Your Hands Together


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Tuesday 8 May 2012

Running (Disclosure Remix)

Another 2-Step/House fusion sees Jessie Ware's vocal track remixed by Disclosure. Unique and masterfully produced; this tune creates a buzz of unadulterated excitement while simultaneously convalescing the soul.


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Thursday 3 May 2012

Bok Bok: Night Slugs Mix 001

The newest bass heavy, underground vibes have been laid before us in DJ Bok Bok's debut mix for the label Night Slugs. Boasting a collection of intricate experimental dub including upcoming releases for the label, this mix bestows a psychedelic dance trip; click here for the full, free to download mix and below are featured my favourite tracks from what may be one of the most unique aural and psychological assualts so far this year.


Jam City - Her (BB Dubplate Mix)

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Jam City - How We Relate To The Body (12" Mix)

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Helix - Pul$e Remix

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Hindzy D - Target Remix

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Wednesday 2 May 2012

Matt Tolfrey & Kate Simko - Lazy B

Funky grooves from their newest EP layer a hotbed of deep house madness; this release is pleasantly down-tempo while still retaining enough verve to excite a dancefloor.


Kate Simko & Matt Tolfrey - Lazy B
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Kate Simko & Matt Tolfrey - No Shame
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Kate Simko & Matt Tolfrey - Take It Easy
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Saturday 28 April 2012

Adana Twins - Everyday

I am not sure why I haven't featured this yet, as it has been by far my favourite deep house tune for a while. Nonetheless, experience the true groove of Adana Twins' legendary track that hails straight from the 80s and makes no mistake when that sub bass hits.


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Thursday 26 April 2012

Shadow Child - String Thing

This rolling tech-house banger has been on repeat all day today as the beat just takes hold of you and doesn't let go; it also seems to mix into just about everything which makes it a gem for any DJ.


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Sunday 22 April 2012

Stimming - The Song

Perhaps not his most complex or melodic outing, but "The Song" epitomises one of the greatest techno artists around today. Stimming has the confidence to be blatant with his concepts but employs boundless subtlety in the execution; featured below are some of my favourite musical journeys Stimming has embarked upon.

Stimming - The Song


Stimming - Una Pena

Stimming - The Unicorn

Stimming - Sunday Morning

Saturday 14 April 2012

The Mekanism - Can't Believe

Minimal vocal sampling and a catchy, deep bass pluck melody is at the centre of every deep house release and this track is no exception. While it delivers the goods we expect, it does not overplay their importance in building its atmosphere, resulting in this rolling yet calm tune.



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Wednesday 11 April 2012

Rusko - Whistle Crew

Rusko's newest album, "Songs", is here and with it brings the newest dancefloor action. I find that it is pleasantly reminiscent of his previous full studio LP with some more reserved "easy listening" than one would expect from the dub monster. Despite the merit of the whole release though, one song rises high above the others with its 2-Step rhythm underpinning a ravers anthem married with a sublimely subtle but catchy bass; this tune is gold.



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Tuesday 10 April 2012

Tiger & Woods - Gin Nation

Deep house has been steadily feeling more funky recently and this tune may be the apex of this movement. One of the tightest disco tracks for a long while, it builds its simplistic and natural rhythm into a rolling groove machine; pure imagination.



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Wednesday 4 April 2012

Dark Sky - Zoom

2-Step influenced, heavy hitting dubstep from Dark Sky's newest EP, Black Rainbows, ranges from the melodic, synth filled journey that is "Totem" to the powerful floor-smasher "Zoom"; this release is pure and dark dub at its best.


Dark Sky - Zoom

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Dark Sky - Totem

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Dark Sky - F Technology

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Thursday 29 March 2012

Love In Motion (Rustie Remix)

Piano riffs and hard bass drops encapsulate the energetic vocals of SebastiAn's most recent release; the dance stimulating beats injected into this track expertly complement the harmonising breakdowns that fill one with pure melodic happiness.



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Monday 26 March 2012

Usher feat. Joe Budden - Climax

Diplo is a wanted man, producing countless top flight radio tracks but while this usually is the calling card of a sell out rapidly decreasing in quality, Diplo has instead managed to bring a new heavily EDM influenced sound to mainstream music. Two of his most recent tunes have been stuck on repeat thanks to his subtle rhythm and unique syncopated dubstep-esque undertones.


Usher - Climax (Prod. by Diplo)

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Star Slinger - Dumbin' (Diplo Remix)

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Saturday 24 March 2012

Miguel Campbell - Something Special

This track has a unique and otherworldly flow that just kills me every time. I don't think I have played a set in the last few months without this powerful tune finding its way into the climax of the night; Miguel Campbell struck deep house gold with arguably one of the best tracks of 2011.



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Friday 23 March 2012

Burning (Round Table Knights Remix)

After seeing these two in action a couple of weeks ago, none of the big drops of the night have left my head. This track particularly embodies a simple but deep and effective approach; prepare for the dancefloor to explode when this is spun.



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Friday 16 March 2012

Danny Daze - Your Everything

An older track sure, in fact its just shy of a year today that this scorcher was released onto dancefloors worldwide, but I just had to share it as this is pure deep house gold. The pluck bassline drop is so well known, overused and in many ways expected but this tune's trumps any preconceptions one may have had and leaves nothing but foot tapping and head bobbing groove.



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