New line of performance vinyl with remastered Serato NoiseMap Tone
Notes: This new line of performance vinyl features a re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than existing pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market.
Vinyl is a strange old girl. The manufacturing process - one part sweat, one part maths and one part magic, is not an exact science. While every record pressed is a high quality product and will perform flawlessly, there can be some variation in the color throughout a run. Every record is unique.
These come packaged as a double set in a newly designed Serato branded gatefold jacket. Each piece of vinyl has a coloured center label and matching coloured Serato manifesto line on the jacket cover.
12" Control Vinyl pressing for Serato DJ & Scratch Live using Serato's NoiseMap Control Tone
Notes: Fresh out the Crispy Crust oven is "Hot & Fresh", Serato's first vinyl collaboration with Crispy Crust Records.
"Hot & Fresh" features six tracks from the Crispy roster including Eskei83, Drunken Masters, Tropkillaz, Ben Esser & Donkong across a pair of crystal clear vinyl.
Packed into a customised pizza box, this isn't your average pressing. It also comes with a bunch of tricks like pizza slice sticker markers, a menu with track info, and pizza-embossed Butter Rug slipmats for a super slick scratching experience.
Get 'em while they're hot.
Tracklist:
Side A:
1. Wax Wreckaz - Heavyweight Sound (feat. Dynamite Mc & Singer Blue)
2. Eskei83 - Fire (feat. Bunji Garlin)
3. Eskei83 & Drunken Masters - Rave (feat. Gunjah)
Side B:
Serato Control Tone
Side C:
1. Drunken Masters & Tropkillaz - All Day
2. Ben Esser - Love you More (Rafik Remix)
3. Donkong - Burning
Notes: Serato has long collaborated with artists to bring striking designs to your decks. Previous Artist Series CV include coveted releases from the likes of Shepard Fairey/OBEY and Eric Orr. This exciting new release from New York-based artist David Ellis is the first in seven years.
The snake evolved out of working with trees and related motifs. And the shape of a tonearm has always reminded me of a snake. At some point I did a drawing where the snake was a snake, but it was also a stylus - like it was a way to play the record.
In his explorations of movement, change, and rhythm, multimedia artist David Ellis effectively combines his talent for visual representation with his passion for musical expression. The confluence of the visual and the musical typifies the wide range of his artwork, from stop-motion videos to kinetic sculptures to live painting performances or motion paintings. David was a founding member of the infamous "Barnstormers", a group of artists that restored and repainted abandoned barns in North Carolina from the mid 90 to early 2000s.
New line of performance vinyl with remastered Serato NoiseMap Tone
Notes: This new line of performance vinyl features a re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than existing pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market.
Vinyl is a strange old girl. The manufacturing process - one part sweat, one part maths and one part magic, is not an exact science. While every record pressed is a high quality product and will perform flawlessly, there can be some variation in the color throughout a run. Every record is unique.
These come packaged as a double set in a newly designed Serato branded gatefold jacket. Each piece of vinyl has a coloured center label and matching coloured Serato manifesto line on the jacket cover.
Pair of control vinyl with a re-mastered Serato NoiseMap control tone
Notes: This new line of performance vinyl features a re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than existing pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market
Packaged as a double set in a newly designed Serato branded gatefold jacket. Each piece of vinyl has a coloured center label and matching coloured Serato manifesto line on the jacket cover.
12" Control Vinyl pressing for Serato DJ & Scratch Live using Serato's NoiseMap Control Tone
Notes: Lefto is described by Fact! Mag as "your favourite DJ's favourite DJ", voted "Best DJ" at the Red Bull Elektropedia Awards Top 100 Category; and is one of Europe's most important tastemakers. "My Friends Make Music Too" is Lefto's picks for DJ's who don't play the obvious bangers:
Tracklisting:
CID RIM - Convoi
HENRY WU - Uzbekki Driver (Uber tales)
ALLOY - Rumpin
MONO/POLY - Syrius B
LEFTO - Blaze
LTGL - Frost
And of course 2 sides of Serato Control Tone.
Pressed using a unique process involving picture and colour vinyl - the record is as unique as the music.
12" control vinyl pressing for Serato DJ & Scratch Live DJs using Serato's NoiseMap Control Tone
Notes: Dia de los Muertos is just around the corner and Serato are joining in the festivities, with an exclusive 'Mexico' themed Control Vinyl.
This 2x12'' pair of tri-colour records pays homage to the colours of Mexico's flag, where this tradition originated. The vinyl comes packaged in an exclusive black inner sleeve, with custom jacket and labels artwork designs to match.
As always, each record contains the Serato CV02.5 Control Tone, giving you the tightest, most authentic digital vinyl experience on the market.
Notes: Emojis are ubiquitous in 2020 and part of the lexicon of social media communication. Communicate to your dancers and dancefloor with records, hearts, donuts, flames and the rest!
Limited edition Serato Emoji series 12" Control Vinyl pressing for Serato DJ & Scratch Live DJs using Serato's NoiseMap Control Tone.
While every record pressed is a high quality product and will perform flawlessly, there can be some variation in the colour throughout a run. Every record is unique.
Notes: Emojis are ubiquitous in 2020 and part of the lexicon of social media communication. Communicate to your dancers and dancefloor with records, hearts, donuts, flames and the rest!
Limited edition Serato Emoji series 12" Control Vinyl pressing for Serato DJ & Scratch Live DJs using Serato's NoiseMap Control Tone.
While every record pressed is a high quality product and will perform flawlessly, there can be some variation in the colour throughout a run. Every record is unique.
To celebrate 303 Day, Serato have teamed up with Roland to release a limited edition 12-inch double pressing that's a true testament to the revolutionary essence of the silver siblings, the Roland TB-303 Bass Line and TR-606 Drumatix. With a limited number of sets available, this collection is more than a collector's item - it's an essential toolkit for DJs ready to spin the sounds that shaped electronic music.
Featuring J Rocc, Fast Eddie, DJ Haus, and Shadow Child, this exceptional lineup breathes new life into the legacy of these iconic machines. Their artistry reinterprets these legends through a contemporary lens, celebrating the enduring impact of these seminal instruments.
Crafted for seamless mixing, the TB-303 vinyl comes alive with Fast Eddie and DJ Haus's alien-like basslines and elements on Side A, effortlessly syncing with the TR-606 vinyl's dynamic drum patterns and beats, featuring the skilful touches of J Rocc and Shadow Child. The tracks, spanning various BPMs, are meticulously designed for easy layering and syncing, allowing DJs to emulate and innovate in the footsteps of the greats. On Side B, both records feature the Serato control tone for precise mixing and scratching, adding to their versatility.
The Serato Control Vinyl 2.5 performance vinyl features the re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than earlier pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear, and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market.
10" Control Vinyl pressing for Serato DJ Pro and Scratch Live DJs using Serato’s NoiseMap Control Tone
Notes: Being the same size as the average laptop these will fit perfectly in your backpack, making them super portable and an easy option to have on hand as back up. Offering more control than a 7" but still being lighter than a 12" these make a welcome addition to our standard colour range.
Serato control vinyl features our re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than earlier pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market.
10" Control Vinyl pressing for Serato DJ Pro and Scratch Live DJs using Serato’s NoiseMap Control Tone
Notes: Being the same size as the average laptop these will fit perfectly in your backpack, making them super portable and an easy option to have on hand as back up. Offering more control than a 7" but still being lighter than a 12" these make a welcome addition to our standard colour range.
Serato control vinyl features our re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than earlier pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market.
10" Control Vinyl pressing for Serato DJ Pro and Scratch Live DJs using Serato’s NoiseMap Control Tone
Notes: Being the same size as the average laptop these will fit perfectly in your backpack, making them super portable and an easy option to have on hand as back up. Offering more control than a 7" but still being lighter than a 12" these make a welcome addition to our standard colour range.
Serato control vinyl features our re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than earlier pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market.
B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition
Notes: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***
Being the same size as the average laptop these will fit perfectly in your backpack, making them super portable and an easy option to have on hand as back up. Offering more control than a 7" but still being lighter than a 12" these make a welcome addition to our standard colour range.
Serato control vinyl features our re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than earlier pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market.
10" Control Vinyl pressing for Serato DJ Pro and Scratch Live DJs using Serato’s NoiseMap Control Tone
Notes: Being the same size as the average laptop these will fit perfectly in your backpack, making them super portable and an easy option to have on hand as back up. Offering more control than a 7" but still being lighter than a 12" these make a welcome addition to our standard colour range.
Serato control vinyl features our re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than earlier pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market.
12" Control Vinyl pressing for Serato DJ & Scratch Live using Serato’s NoiseMap control tone
Notes: This new line of performance vinyl features a re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than existing pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market.
12" Control Vinyl pressing for Serato DJ & Scratch Live using Serato’s NoiseMap control tone
Notes: This new line of performance vinyl features a re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than existing pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market.
*** PLEASE NOTE: AS WITH ALL COLOURED VINYL, THERE MAY BE SLIGHT TRACES OF OTHER COLOURS WITHIN THE VINYL. THIS IS NORMAL AND DOES NOT MEAN THE VINYL IS DEFECTIVE. IT DOES NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PRESSING IN ANY WAY AND RETURNS OF THIS NATURE CANNOT BE ACCEPTED ***
12" Control Vinyl pressing for Serato DJ & Scratch Live using Serato’s NoiseMap control tone
Notes: This new line of performance vinyl features a re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than existing pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market.
*** PLEASE NOTE: AS WITH ALL COLOURED VINYL, THERE MAY BE SLIGHT TRACES OF OTHER COLOURS WITHIN THE VINYL. THIS IS NORMAL AND DOES NOT MEAN THE VINYL IS DEFECTIVE. IT DOES NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PRESSING IN ANY WAY AND RETURNS OF THIS NATURE CANNOT BE ACCEPTED ***
12' control vinyl pressing for scratch live DJs using Serato's NoiseMap Control Tone
Notes: Classic black Serato control vinyl, updated with louder pressings for better tracking, increased accuracy and reduced chance of skipping. Also available in a wide range of colours. Supplied as a pair.
Supplier notes:
This new line of performance vinyl features a re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than existing pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market.
The new Performance Series pressings are packaged as a double set and feature a wide range of new colours.
12' control vinyl pressing for scratch live DJs using Serato's NoiseMap Control Tone
Notes: This new line of performance vinyl features a re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than existing pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market. The new Performance Series pressings are packaged as a double set and feature a wide range of new colours.
Vinyl is a strange old girl. The manufacturing process - one part sweat, one part maths and one part magic, is not an exact science. While every record pressed is a high quality product and will perform flawlessly, there can be some variation in the colour throughout a run. Every record is unique.
*** PLEASE NOTE: AS WITH ALL COLOURED VINYL, THERE MAY BE SLIGHT TRACES OF OTHER COLOURS WITHIN THE VINYL. THIS IS NORMAL AND DOES NOT MEAN THE VINYL IS DEFECTIVE. IT DOES NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PRESSING IN ANY WAY AND RETURNS OF THIS NATURE CANNOT BE ACCEPTED ***
7" Control Vinyl pressing for Serato DJ & Scratch Live DJ's using Serato's NoiseMap control tone
Notes: The latest colour in the 7" variants of the staple Performance Series is the long-requested BLUE. Essential year-round stocking stuffers for portablists and Technics warriors: Rock your next party with the classic compact format in the blue hue!
7" Control Vinyl pressing for Serato DJ Pro & Scratch Live DJs using Serato’s NoiseMap Control Tone
Notes: The latest colour in the 7" variants of the staple Performance Series is GLOW IN THE DARK. Essential year-round stocking stuffers for portablists and Technics warriors: Rock your next party with the classic compact format that glows in the dark!
Vinyl is a strange old girl. The manufacturing process - one part sweat, one part maths and one part magic, is not an exact science. While every record pressed is a high quality product and will perform flawlessly, there can be some variation in the colour throughout a run. Every record is unique.
- 2 x 7" Control Vinyl
- Fluorescent, glow in the dark
Notes: Following suggestions from DJs from the unknown to the (actual) greatest, Serato has created the new Sticker Lock record to provide the best quality Clear Serato control discs, with an array of stickers in colors that pop in eye-catching colors.
This provides easy visual access to your cue points for your juggling/scratch routine.
The stickers are in strips and spots, and can be coded with the RGB values on your cue buttons (hardware dependent).
2 x 12'' picture disc set with Serato's re-mastered NoiseMap control tone.
Notes: Brand new to the Serato Artist Series Pressings comes the 'Endless Summer - Death's Day Off' picture disc by the Bushwick artist collective known as The Yok & Sheryo. Originating from Australia and Singapore but based in Brooklyn, the Yok & Sheryo have gained significant attention in 2013 which saw them travel to Singapore, Vietnam, France, Italy, London and Miami on their Endless Summer tour, spreading their unique street art style to walls of buildings, boats, vases and anything else they could get away with. This is a ONE OFF pressing with exclusive artwork just for Serato.
Vinyl is a strange old girl. The manufacturing process - one part sweat, one part maths and one part magic, is not an exact science. While every record pressed is a high quality product and will perform flawlessly, there can be some variation in the color throughout a run. Every record is unique.
12’ Control Vinyl pressing for Serato DJ and Scratch Live DJs using Serato’s NoiseMap Control Tone
Notes: Next in Serato's country series is the big one: The United States of America! Featuring a pair of clear Serato Performance discs, Bald Eagle center labels and Old Glory slip-mats, released just in time for America's Birthday! Show your pride and emblazon your Star Spangled platters with this Patriotic Pressing!
Strictly Limited: Don't miss out.
This new line of performance vinyl features a re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than existing pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market.?? The new Performance Series pressings are packaged as a double set and feature a wide range of new colours.
Vinyl is a strange old girl. The manufacturing process - one part sweat, one part maths and one part magic, is not an exact science. While every record pressed is a high quality product and will perform flawlessly, there can be some variation in the color throughout a run. Every record is unique.
*** PLEASE NOTE: AS WITH ALL COLOURED VINYL, THERE MAY BE SLIGHT TRACES OF OTHER COLOURS WITHIN THE VINYL. THIS IS NORMAL AND DOES NOT MEAN THE VINYL IS DEFECTIVE. IT DOES NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PRESSING IN ANY WAY AND RETURNS OF THIS NATURE CANNOT BE ACCEPTED ***
New line of performance vinyl with remastered Serato NoiseMap Tone
Notes: This new line of performance vinyl features a re-mastered Serato NoiseMap Control Tone that is 6db louder than existing pressings, allowing for precise tracking, better vinyl wear and the most authentic feeling digital vinyl experience on the market.
Vinyl is a strange old girl. The manufacturing process - one part sweat, one part maths and one part magic, is not an exact science. While every record pressed is a high quality product and will perform flawlessly, there can be some variation in the color throughout a run. Every record is unique.
These come packaged as a double set in a newly designed Serato branded gatefold jacket. Each piece of vinyl has a coloured center label and matching coloured Serato manifesto line on the jacket cover.
Notes: Q-Bert's Thud Rumble has teamed with Serato to forge new essentials for your DJ battle arsenal - Weapons of Wax. This specialty 12" series of die cut records is the first official Serato vinyl release in anything other than the
classic disc format.
The W.O.W. series is comprised of four separate releases (Titled: Spike, Ninja, Guillotine, and Buzz ). Aside fromadding an intimidation factor to your decks, the vinyl allows you to scratch and manipulate sounds and tracks in ways you never thought imaginable. A must have for any DJ at any skill level.
Review: Hip-hop artist Shing02 (Shing Annen) is a longstanding fixture of chill hop, and is notable for his cross-cultural focus, having been born in Japan but growing up in Western cities. With a precise, multilingual emceeing style few of his contemporaries can match, he's also known for his involvement with Nujabes and the soundtrack for Samurai Champloo, we're happy to see he's still hard at it. 'Real With You' is a collaboration with contemporary lo-fi hip-hop/chill-hop artist 14? and is a bright and serene wonker, lyrically dealing in themes of going with the flow, revisiting memories and letting go.
Review: Sir Hiss and 4AM Kru set up a dialogue between London and Bristol, a stellar dialectic giving rise to a supreme form of lo-fi jungle. 'Earshots' samples a bhangra vocal cry, mixing it up with the scratchy factory movements of cut-throat jungular breaks. It marks a break from Sir Hiss' usual grime parlance, and adds to a refreshingly-named new series handled by their parent label Embrace The Real, called 'No More Mailouts', an explicit callout of PR in the electronic music industry which aims to lead by example. Power to em.
Review: There's lots to get your teeth stuck into on this new and blistering collection of electro from Adepta Editions. And don't let the title fool you - it's not all accessible summer festival fare, in fact none of it is. It is all head down and serious tackle. 7053M4R14's '4 N3W HUM4N' is a driving, dark, visceral sound with raw breakbeats powering through the cosmos. Rec_Overflow offers a moment to catch your breath with some slower, dubby rhythms on 'Pocket Dial' and Pauk explores twitchy future synths capes and post-human transmissions on 'Shiawasena Fukushu'. Promising/Youngster shuts down with a sense of optimism and hope with the airy melodies and slithering electro drum patterns of 'Arbey.'
Review: Milkcrate Mondays has got a red hot 7" on its hands here with DJ Abel and DJ Spinobi taking one side each. The former kicks off by, says the label, "taking an Ocean classic for a trip to Miami." His take on 'Lost' is a funk-laced jam that blends r&b vocals with bubbling beats and jazzy keys into something brilliantly seductive. On the flip side, DJ Spinobi lays down some heavyweight Afro drum patterns and raw rap bars on 'Bay Bunny' while 'PRVNZA VIP' is a more blissed-out island sound with reggaeton undertones and angelic Spanish vocals up top. A real summer weapon.
DAVE The Drummer & Phil Kershaw - "Bassline Sunset" (6:55)
Review: Hydraulix Records continues to push the boundaries of ravey techno with Va03, a four-track EP that transports listeners back to the early '90s warehouse scene with its infectious energy and relentless beats. Side 1 kicks off with Acerbic's 'Deep In Your Mind,' a heavy sci-fi pounder that channels the essence of early '90s techno rave vibes. With nods to the big Belgium sounds and a prominent Hoover sound, this track is an instant banger that commands attention on the dancefloor. Following suit, Minor Dott's 'What You Callin Acid' delivers a menacing and sinister atmosphere, characterized by its mechanical and demonic undertones. It's a track that exudes raw power and intensity, perfect for those craving an adrenaline-fueled sonic experience. On Side 2, Andreas Kraemer & Shadym team up to bring us 'Reflect,' a percussive and loopy journey through hardcore rave sounds. The track pulsates with energy, immersing listeners in a hypnotic groove that's impossible to resist. Finishing things are Dave The Drummer & Phil Kershaw's 'Bassline Sunset,' a big room rave techno anthem that hits all the right notes. With its infectious bassline and euphoric atmosphere, this track is destined to ignite dancefloors worldwide. Each track on this EP offers a unique sonic experience, making it a must-have for fans of the early 90s rave scene.
Review: Acid Sessions Vol. 3 is another white-knuckle journey into the world of acid with five top talents in the field all pushing their own limits. Acidulant opens with "Serpentacid' featuring hypnotic 303 grooves and relentless energy, then Sarufaromeo & Papaverhof deliver 'Acid Nihonshu' which blends atmospheric depth with chaotic acid vibes. G303 takes you beyond with 'Live Long and Prosper,' an interstellar anthem filled with cosmic acid and resonant grooves. Paul Renard closes with 'SO36' which is all about the fat rhythms and powerful dancefloor drive. Long live acid is what we say.
Review: Planka Records continues to solidify its underground credibility with its third release which offers up a group of international producers. The EP dives into electro grooves and stripped-back, hypnotic rhythms designed for the raw, gritty corners of the club and Aka Juanjo kicks off with the neck-snapping pressure of 'Modo Electro.' Jesse You brings some proto-trance synth work then Stefano Andriezzi gets freaky with ice-cold drum machines and --burrowing basslines on 'Teknica'.
Review: The sixth release in the 303 Pattern series marks the first time artists' identities are revealed. What doesn't change is the fact this is a powerful 12" of hard-hitting, hypnotic and atmospheric acid techno with the legendary Roland TR-303 at its core. Alien Rain makes his debut on the label with 'Holosexual's' raw drums and distorted acid lines, Akkaelle's 'Acid Mood' delivers funky, bouncy techno energy with atmospheric depth and Sour returns with another hypnotic, high-intensity bomb. Closing in style is Dima Gastroller who drops a banger of an acid techno track that should come with a health warning for anyone with a weak heart.
Review: Fans of the Atlanta and Birmingham soul sound of the 70s take note - this one is for you. 'Paper Man' by Sam Dees and Alpaca Phase III comes from that golden time and has only just been earthed by someone digging in the vault of Moonsong and Clintone Recordings. Sam Dees worked with Alpaca Phase III in 1974 on some music for Atlantic and then this ballad a little later. Dees is the vocalist on 'False Alarms' and anyone who heard his Second To None CD in 1995 will know it. These are two golden soul tunes that will swoon their way into your affections.
Review: OHM is quickly becoming a quality imprint you can count on for techno and dub techno. The ninth addition in the series, it calls for an excellent blend of composers to balance this EP out. Veteran Jamie Anderson collabs with the brilliant Owain K on opener. The 'Aqua Dub' builds a euphoria for late night smiles. Smooth is an understatement on this linear gem. One artist on here that's been making strong appearances on many dub techno labels is the ever-talented Francisco Aguado. 'Balance' is a great tribal transition track for any DJ who can it creatively to build the means to an end. On the second side, Star Dub offers the very addictive and techy 'Forst'. Ending on a high note, the brisk and flighty 'Ever Growing' by Volpe completes the ninth edition in a rapturous mood. If you like deep techno, the OHM series is a must to collect.
Hebula (Wata Igarashi Lost In Savannah mix) (5:58)
Review: REPRESS ALERT!: The late Susumu Yokota's deep, linear, heady take on techno as Anima Mundi gets a reissue with remixes to boot. The title track of this eighth outing from Cosmic Soup is 'Hebula' and is the sort of grinding, unrelenting pumper that is subtle but high impact, especially mentally. It is also the perfect track for the remixers to tackle: first is Dax J who ups the ante with rugged percussive patterns then Japanese maestro Wata Igarashi adds two versions. One is an organic and heady affair with sustained pads and jumbled toms, the other is a psychedelic and colourful head melter
Review: Hyperdrive's label debut was a biggie that brought together old and new-school techno on one fizzing EP. The follow-up comes soon after and this time makes no bones about being a Rave Revival. Anthrophia's 'The Voice' kicks off with what is a hefty breakbeat cut with edgy rave stabs and slamming bass. Dimension 23 - 'Fascination' (Seb G mix) then takes a more stripped-back approach with turbocharged synths layered up over silky drums. Centuras brings plenty of bright, euphoric prog energy to the urgent drum funk of 'Jizz' and last of all Dimension 23's 'The Eagle' then kicks out more dusty old-school breaks with machine gun synth fire. A potent EP, make no mistake.
Review: Hungarian-born, Dublin-based Phil Robertson has some pedigree but Arbilla is a new name he's operating under, and indeed there seems to be a slightly more musical, less relentless angle to his once defiantly minimal sound to go with the new moniker too. He provides three of the four tracks here, from the chunky and dramatic 'Stranger Things' and the breezy, spacious 'Fragrance' to the EP's glorious title track, with its Plaid-like syncopation and spiralling melodies. Mysterious techno 'supergroup' from Detroit, Scan 7 remix 'Virtual Reality' and they whip it into thunderclapping Underground Resistance shape. Greatness in evidence whichever way you turn.
Review: Hyaku marks the 100th vinyl release for Samurai Music, so shout out to the crew for staying dedicated to the format. It also celebrates nearly 17 years of dedication to quality music and timeless design and, for this milestone, the label has assembled producers who epitomise the current Samurai sound. Each track offers a unique take on that from the crunchy breakbeats of ACS to the relentless energy of Sam KDC's 'Mutilate.' Together, these contributions form a diverse collection that highlights the artistry and innovation of this talented crew while also reflecting the journey Samurai has been on for all these years. Here's to many more.
Review: Rosebay Music presents 'Darker Flowers', a fresh V/A project showcasing four hotly-tipped new school producers, all of whom represent a hauntingly soulful drum & bass sound with class and elegance. Romanian wunderkind Azotix has been making moves recently with his ultra-clean future bangers, but here he demonstrates another side of his sound with the beautiful 'Hurt'. Styke and label boss Submorphics, meanwhile, link up in The Hague for a unique collab, 'Lonely Dub', channeling dub techno and moody film noir D&B. LO! represents Chicago with the interstitial banger 'Transition', bringing an early 2000s sound into 2024, while Imo-Lu finishes things off with the gorgeous, ye deadly bassbin rattler 'Inhibition'. Epic soundsystem music straight out of Glasgow.
Review: Marco Bailey and Sigvard's serve up some certified techno gold here on nice clear red vinyl via the Fundaments label. This collaborative EP opens up with the retro-sounding goodness of 'Faded Game' and its marching bottom end. It's an all-out raver that never quits. 'Live For Yesterday' is deeper, with a more nuanced atmosphere and layers of drums and synth that rise up though the mix. 'Smooth Mind' ups the ante with more loopy and strobe-lit synth energy and 'Out Of The Past' closes with more buffed metal loops and rolling drum machine sounds.
Review: LEGRAM VG & Rubber Ducky Records have come together for this playful Game of Tunes series, and the third entry in it offers four more wafty tech house delights. Baldov's 'Dance Connection' is a balmy and breezy opener with some warm synth injections to soften the rickety tech beats. Sif B's 'Small World' is a bubbly cut with sci-fi motifs and Buenaguas's 'Music Or Noise?' Marries distant cosmic pads with sparky synth sequences that make for some nice colourful combinations. Alich's 'The Evidence' is the best of the lot - a pent-up, garage-tinged kicker with ass-wiggling beats and acid prickles. Pure heat.
Review: Deeper shades of a finely sifted pedigree. Irish label Appian Sounds, helmed up by Al Blayney, champion only winnowed techno sounds, not threshed. A welcome international team huddle in, with these six artists from locales as far-flung as Amsterdam and Valencia contributing the likes of 'Tsuneo' and 'Persist'. The tunes verge melodic as they move through and beyond jankiness, distending die-cut acids and subtly synthetic humanisations, especially in the percussion department. 'Fuego' is the zen roshi's choice, its gaffered, glass-smithed pads topping off a naturalistic percussive surging forward, one best experienced with your eyes closed.
Review: Well Curated is a series of releases and parties that - in its own words - "reflects the ethnomusicology of the last 50 years of music" - and aims to reach into all genres, merging classic styles and breaking down barriers. Steve Spacek occupies the A-side with the breezy broken beat and soul-in-space of 'Alone In Da Sun', while Lukid's 'Hair Of The Dog' is a more intense counterpart, with wobbling sub-bass and swirling, surging atmospherics hovering above.
Review: Brooklyn is not often somewhere you think of when it comes to minimal, a sound more usually associated with European artists these days, unless of course, you're talking about early US originators like Dan Bell and Robert Hood. This release suggests that view is wrong with a trio of classy cuts. Mike Berardi's 'Helicopter Ride' is lively and jazzy and rides a nice broken beat. Samuel Padden's 'String Theory' is more icy and paired back to a minimal cosmic trip and Jay Tripwire's 'Floorboards' a wonky late-night charmer.
Review: Sundries' Disco Goodies series, which rounds up the best of the label's digital releases and presents them on multi-artist EPs, reaches its fourth instalment. It hits home hard from the start, where Berobreo's 'Soul Driven Dynamics' provides an attractive mix of 1970s orchestral soul samples and rubbery deep house beats. Experienced re-editor Oldchap brings the goods with a lightly tooled-up and beefed-up rework of an orchestra-sporting disco gem ('Coloridos'), before X Gets The Crest delivers a percussive, hot-stepping and filter-smothered re-wire of a much-loved Cymande classic ('Still Come Home'). Over on side B, Alexny's heavy disco-funk re-edit ('People Says') is joined by a hazy and horn-heavy revision courtesy of Sould Out ('City Gal') and the pitched-up disco loop-funk of 'Since You Came' by Workerz.
Review: Coeur De Glace on DKO Records (DKO 34) delivers four fantastic electro tracks, each with unique influences and directions. Side-1 kicks off with Binary Digit's 'U Want Dis,' an exuberant, high-energy track that pays homage to old-school rave with its lively vocal samples. Fasme's 'Morning' follows, blending smooth electro with soft keys and a whimsical AFX melody for a perfect combination. Side-2 features GGGG's 'La Cueillette,' a feel-good, fun and melodic electro tune. The EP concludes with Mud Deep & Sans-Qui's 'Mesonyx,' offering IDM goodness reminiscent of Rephlex, Squarepusher, and AFX. Coeur De Glaceis a vibrant and diverse collection, sure to delight fans of electro and techno.
Review: Good 2 Go, hailing from the UK, deliver another instalment - the third in a trilogy - of the Steel Circuit Chronicles, their most recent series to explore the bleeding edges of drum & bass as we move into the future, or at least, fantastic visions of it. Abandoning any recourse to retroism or conformity, the label boldly depict a futuristic cyborg standing aloft in an eco-urban fantasy on its front cover, and back this up with a sleek cyan splatter record, housing three killer, housing three future-mecha-angelic contemporary drum & bass cuts by Blame, DJ Sappo and Sync Dynamix. The first of said three artists sets the tone with 'Fireside Angel', which subverts the Roman tradition of the household deity with long-held buzzchords and soulful shouts. Then there's 'Can't You See' and 'I Can't Do It Alone', which continue to resound like echoes from a future street-time; the latter track is particularly interesting, opting for an unusually timed bass thrum and deeply affecting synth swells, which contrast to the vocal with a muted sonic chiaroscuro.
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