Review: Belgian DJ and producer FAiG has been making techno for decades under several different aliases for plenty of top labels. His latest on Planet Rhythm is another hefty slab of subversive sonics with 'South West' layering up streamlined drums and bass with rickety percussion that pans about the mix as distant synths flesh things out further without ever detracting from the rhythm. 'Logg' is more unhinged and urgent with manic synth loops and alarming sirens getting your hackles up as the drums bump on. 'Deep Within' is stylish 90s techno with funky claps skating over the pumping drums and silky bass. 'Taro' runs out with sub-aquatic and dubbed out loopy deepness. It's simple but done well and impossibly effective.
Review: Len Faki, the Germanic driving-force behind the label Figure, makes a succinct, steely return with four lean weapons built for peak-time deployment. 'Zig Zag' is pure propulsionicrisp, heads-down techno with enough groove to keep things supple. 'Loop 10', a triple collaboration with Jeroen Search and UBX127, loops harder, tightening into a hypnotic grip that shifts subtly with each passitrace elements of each producer flicker beneath the surface. 'Morgana', co-produced with Jancen, pulls deeper, its dubby drift slowly gathering mass until it bursts with smoked-out grandeur. 'Zig Zag (Version)' offers a warped mirror of the opener, splintering the original's focus into ghostly voices, broken percussion, and a woozy, ominous undertow.
Review: Fedo prides himself on exploring beyond the usual genre tropes you get in minimal and tech house worlds. Opener 'Sin Titulo' goes some way to proving that with its innovative take on club-ready tech and boiled-down minimal synths. 'Calisthenics & Coffee' is a trippy blend of smooth bass and undulating neon pads. Warped vocals also pepper the mix to keep the brain and body occupied. 'Film Noir' indeed brings a darker energy and 'My Weapon' shuts down with some razor shape precision.
B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition
Ferro - "Electric Sunshine"
William Caycedo - "Mi Casa"
Malin Genie - "Superposition"
Ingi Visions - "RJG"
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***
The Raw Joints series is one of the best things about the ever-excellent SlapFunk Records, and now the Dutch label is back with a fresh bout of sounds from some of the most inventive artists operating in the minimal house sphere. Ferro's "Electric Sunshine" leads the charge with a militant groove and a rubbery bassline to die for. William Caycedo has a rugged, sample slicing thrust at work on "Mi Casa", while Malin Genie takes things far out on the wonderfully freaky "Superposition". The record wraps up with Ingi Visions, whose "RJG" wriggles into a skippy 2-step groove that will have bodies shaking uncontrollably when it gets deployed in the dance.
Review: With the long-awaited reissue of 'Magic', the trilogy of Celso Valli's early '80s Eyes Records productions is finally complete as it joins 'Future State' and 'Blue Gas' under his Five Sinners alias. Best Record caps off this Italo-disco journey from the legendary Bologna-based composer who was known for hiding behind numerous pseudonyms to separate his commercial dancefloor work from more "serious" music. Once obscure, 'Magic' and 'Precious Lies' emerge from the shadows and sound as fresh as ever. This reissue includes a stunning new remix of 'Magic 'by Dave Mathmos, confirming it as a great slice of Italian disco history.
Leave Those Memories (feat Veronica Marini) (5:32)
Review: Italian duo Lorenzo Fortino and Brody return with their third collaborative release, further refining a sound that drifts between deep house, electro and moody, politically conscious techno. Their work has always carried a sense of purpose, but here it feels more dialled-iniless ornamental, more direct. Opener 'Our Truth' stretches over seven minutes, layering synth washes and sparse drum work around processed vocals that feel halfway between meditation and manifesto. 'Homemade Mould' is tougher, rooted in chunky house drums and dubbed-out atmospheres, tapping into the rawer side of their shared palette. On 'Deep Freedom', they introduce vocalist Veronica Marini, whose debut here is remarkableiher voice rises with clarity and control through a lyrical call to action that's both elegant and forceful. That same control shapes 'Leave Those Memories', where she softens into something more introspective, folding jazz phrasing into a smoother, bittersweet house groove. Both tracks also appear in instrumental form digitally, but it's Marini's presence that elevates them into something quietly luminous. While rooted in the familiar structures of club music, this release reaches for something deeper and often gets there.
A top value for money opportunity here, as Moiss Music deliver the latest in their sweet and sticky Jam series of various artist 12" line ups, bringing you no less than six bubbling, vivacious disco triumphs from six artists. Khemir's 'Disco Bandit' kicks off proceedings, a production that sounds like it was made by a band of around 45 musicians, a proper cavalcade of strings, brass, brazen disco thump and beautifully bold vocals. Wurzelholz's 'Prince' goes for a bit more economy but with a slinky funk bassline like that - not to mention the occasional exclamation from the purple overlord himself - it's equally devastating in dancefloor terms. Among the other highlights, 'Golden' by I Gemin has the feel of a lost Daft Punk flip tune and Cosmocomics' 'Glamorous Garcon', boasting 70s-style synth bubbles that are as cute as they are retro. Tasty as ever.
My Nigga (feat $ilkmoney, Quelle Chris & Big Kahuna OG) (4:58)
Lil One (intro) (1:26)
Lil One (4:39)
CheckOnMe (feat Lojii) (3:51)
Nottooshabby (feat Quelle Chris, Nickelus F & $ilkmoney) (4:51)
Lord Forgives, I Hold Grudges (feat Denmark Vessey & Pink Siifu) (3:58)
The Times (4:02)
Forever Dream (interlude) (0:31)
Forever Dream (3:17)
Corner Pocket (feat Quelle Chris & BbyMutha) (3:05)
Dr Phil (feat Sycho Sid - skit) (1:23)
YOUGOTME!! (3:09)
Foreverever Dream (interlude) (0:56)
Say Thank You (feat Pink Siifu & Turich Benjy) (5:21)
Review: Fly Anakin's latest fun length marks a new chapter in his career, but it still brings forth the sharp lyricism and soulful, experimental production he is known for. This one was executive produced by Quelle Chris, whom he has worked with since 2019, and finds Fly serving up his ambitious work to date and collaborations with Denmark Vessey, BbyMutha, Pink Siifu, and The Alchemist. After years of honing their chemistry, Anakin and Quelle Chris deliver their most bold, unorthodox sounds yet and push new boundaries for hip-hop while exploring freedom and artistic evolution. It all reflects Anakin's mastery of both lyricism and production with plenty of intimate, emotive moments.
My Nigga (feat $ilkmoney, Quelle Chris & Big Kahuna OG) (4:58)
Lil One (intro) (1:26)
Lil One (4:39)
CheckOnMe (feat Lojii) (3:51)
Nottooshabby (feat Quelle Chris, Nickelus F & $ilkmoney) (4:51)
Lord Forgives, I Hold Grudges (feat Denmark Vessey & Pink Siifu) (3:58)
The Times (4:02)
Forever Dream (interlude) (0:31)
Forever Dream (3:17)
Corner Pocket (feat Quelle Chris & BbyMutha) (3:05)
Dr Phil (feat Sycho Sid - skit) (1:23)
YOUGOTME!! (3:09)
Foreverever Dream (interlude) (0:56)
Say Thank You (feat Pink Siifu & Turich Benjy) (5:21)
Review: Fly Anakin is a multi-talented rapper and producer from Richmond, Virginia, with more than a decade of experience in the hip-hop game that has established him as a sharp lyricist and soulful producer. Anakin's collaborations with artists like Freddie Gibbs and Pink Siifu have shown his mastery of both classic and pioneering sounds, and this new album, The Forever Dream, is a marked shift that explores unorthodox and experimental approaches with executive producer Quelle Chris. The project is built on unconventional beats and represents a new phase of freedom for Anakin. After years of refining his craft, Anakin remain one of the purest and most direct rappers in the scene.
Review: Multiple Angle Distortions (M.A.D) is the second of two EPs previewing The Future Sound of London's upcoming 2025 album. It dives into darker, more percussive terrain than before and blends acidic 303 textures with brooding orchestral layers as the cult FSOL continue to expand their sonic palette. Grammy-nominated Daniel Pemberton guests on the striking 'Improvisations,' which is a live recording from a London fashion show, while closing track 'Northern Point' showcases FSOL's own custom-built synths. The result is a heady fusion of house, electronica and techno with an experimental edge that is both cerebral and immersive. M.A.D affirms this outfit's legacy while still pushing boundaries decades into their career.
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