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Notes: A workhorse studio condenser microphone with a warm, silky character, exceptionally low noise and high SPL handling - ideal in a wide range of studio applications.

The World's Most Popular Studio Microphone

Since it launched over 30 years ago, the NT1 has become the world's most popular studio microphone and the go-to for countless creators across the globe - from bedroom musicians and studio professionals to streamers, podcasters and voice over artists. The NT1 Signature Series carries on this legacy, delivering classic studio sound for today's creators.

Iconic Signature Sound

Featuring our stunning HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, the NT1 Signature Series boasts the same iconic sound signature that its forebears are revered for. Sparkling top end, highly detailed midrange, and rich, warm bass make it shine in almost any recording application you can imagine - from vocals, piano and acoustic guitar to drums, percussion and electric guitar.

Your Mic, Your Way

For the first time in the NT1's 30-year history, this iconic microphone is available in a range of iconic colours. This limited-edition collection features five vibrant colourways alongside the timeless black finish, including red, green, purple, pink and blue.

A True Workhorse

A true workhorse that excels in a wide range of studio applications. With an exceptionally low noise floor and incredibly high max SPL, it captures everything from whispers to drums with the utmost clarity. The perfect all-rounder studio microphone.

Legendary RODE Quality

The NT1 Signature Series is designed and made using the highest-grade components in RODE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia. It's built to last, with a rugged body machined from high-grade aluminium and comes with our industry-leading 10-year warranty, so you can rest assured it will remain your go-to for the long haul.

Premium Accessory Kit

Keep your recordings pristine with the studio-grade shock mount and pop filter included with the NT1 Signature Series, the perfect tools for minimising audio artifacts caused by knocks, rumbles and plosives. It also ships with a premium XLR cable so you can start creating right away - just plug straight into your audio interface or mixer and start recording exceptional audio.

Key Features

Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, precision engineered to sub-micron tolerances
Tight cardioid polar pattern for excellent background noise rejection
Classic NT1 sound signature - rich, warm bass, detailed midrange and sparkling highs for exceptional performance in a wide range of studio applications
Smooth frequency response and high sensitivity for incredible balance and clarity
Extremely low noise (4dBA) - the world's quietest studio condenser microphone
High SPL handling capabilities (142dB) for capturing very loud sound sources
Studio-grade shock mount and pop filter and premium XLR cable included
Available in classic black or a range of limited-edition colours, including red, green, purple, pink and blue
Rugged aluminium body with a high-grade finish - incredibly resistant to scuffs and scratches
Industry-leading 10-year warranty
Designed and made in RODE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia

Acoustic & Electrical Specifications

Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Capsule: 1.00"
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Address Type: Side
Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance: 100O
Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL
Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted): 4dBA
Sensitivity: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz
Analogue Power Requirements: P48
Analogue Output Connection: 3-pin XLR

Mechanical

Weight (grams): 313

Dimensions (millimetres)
Length: 52
Width: 52
Height: 189

What's in the Box
1x NT1 Signature Series
1x SM6
1x XLR Cable

Notes: A workhorse studio condenser microphone with a warm, silky character, exceptionally low noise and high SPL handling - ideal in a wide range of studio applications.

The World's Most Popular Studio Microphone

Since it launched over 30 years ago, the NT1 has become the world's most popular studio microphone and the go-to for countless creators across the globe - from bedroom musicians and studio professionals to streamers, podcasters and voice over artists. The NT1 Signature Series carries on this legacy, delivering classic studio sound for today's creators.

Iconic Signature Sound

Featuring our stunning HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, the NT1 Signature Series boasts the same iconic sound signature that its forebears are revered for. Sparkling top end, highly detailed midrange, and rich, warm bass make it shine in almost any recording application you can imagine - from vocals, piano and acoustic guitar to drums, percussion and electric guitar.

Your Mic, Your Way

For the first time in the NT1's 30-year history, this iconic microphone is available in a range of iconic colours. This limited-edition collection features five vibrant colourways alongside the timeless black finish, including red, green, purple, pink and blue.

A True Workhorse

A true workhorse that excels in a wide range of studio applications. With an exceptionally low noise floor and incredibly high max SPL, it captures everything from whispers to drums with the utmost clarity. The perfect all-rounder studio microphone.

Legendary RODE Quality

The NT1 Signature Series is designed and made using the highest-grade components in RODE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia. It's built to last, with a rugged body machined from high-grade aluminium and comes with our industry-leading 10-year warranty, so you can rest assured it will remain your go-to for the long haul.

Premium Accessory Kit

Keep your recordings pristine with the studio-grade shock mount and pop filter included with the NT1 Signature Series, the perfect tools for minimising audio artifacts caused by knocks, rumbles and plosives. It also ships with a premium XLR cable so you can start creating right away - just plug straight into your audio interface or mixer and start recording exceptional audio.

Key Features

Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, precision engineered to sub-micron tolerances
Tight cardioid polar pattern for excellent background noise rejection
Classic NT1 sound signature - rich, warm bass, detailed midrange and sparkling highs for exceptional performance in a wide range of studio applications
Smooth frequency response and high sensitivity for incredible balance and clarity
Extremely low noise (4dBA) - the world's quietest studio condenser microphone
High SPL handling capabilities (142dB) for capturing very loud sound sources
Studio-grade shock mount and pop filter and premium XLR cable included
Available in classic black or a range of limited-edition colours, including red, green, purple, pink and blue
Rugged aluminium body with a high-grade finish - incredibly resistant to scuffs and scratches
Industry-leading 10-year warranty
Designed and made in RODE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia

Acoustic & Electrical Specifications

Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Capsule: 1.00"
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Address Type: Side
Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance: 100O
Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL
Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted): 4dBA
Sensitivity: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz
Analogue Power Requirements: P48
Analogue Output Connection: 3-pin XLR

Mechanical

Weight (grams): 313

Dimensions (millimetres)
Length: 52
Width: 52
Height: 189

What's in the Box
1x NT1 Signature Series
1x SM6
1x XLR Cable

Notes: A workhorse studio condenser microphone with a warm, silky character, exceptionally low noise and high SPL handling - ideal in a wide range of studio applications.

The World's Most Popular Studio Microphone

Since it launched over 30 years ago, the NT1 has become the world's most popular studio microphone and the go-to for countless creators across the globe - from bedroom musicians and studio professionals to streamers, podcasters and voice over artists. The NT1 Signature Series carries on this legacy, delivering classic studio sound for today's creators.

Iconic Signature Sound

Featuring our stunning HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, the NT1 Signature Series boasts the same iconic sound signature that its forebears are revered for. Sparkling top end, highly detailed midrange, and rich, warm bass make it shine in almost any recording application you can imagine - from vocals, piano and acoustic guitar to drums, percussion and electric guitar.

Your Mic, Your Way

For the first time in the NT1's 30-year history, this iconic microphone is available in a range of iconic colours. This limited-edition collection features five vibrant colourways alongside the timeless black finish, including red, green, purple, pink and blue.

A True Workhorse

A true workhorse that excels in a wide range of studio applications. With an exceptionally low noise floor and incredibly high max SPL, it captures everything from whispers to drums with the utmost clarity. The perfect all-rounder studio microphone.

Legendary RODE Quality

The NT1 Signature Series is designed and made using the highest-grade components in RODE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia. It's built to last, with a rugged body machined from high-grade aluminium and comes with our industry-leading 10-year warranty, so you can rest assured it will remain your go-to for the long haul.

Premium Accessory Kit

Keep your recordings pristine with the studio-grade shock mount and pop filter included with the NT1 Signature Series, the perfect tools for minimising audio artifacts caused by knocks, rumbles and plosives. It also ships with a premium XLR cable so you can start creating right away - just plug straight into your audio interface or mixer and start recording exceptional audio.

Key Features

Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, precision engineered to sub-micron tolerances
Tight cardioid polar pattern for excellent background noise rejection
Classic NT1 sound signature - rich, warm bass, detailed midrange and sparkling highs for exceptional performance in a wide range of studio applications
Smooth frequency response and high sensitivity for incredible balance and clarity
Extremely low noise (4dBA) - the world's quietest studio condenser microphone
High SPL handling capabilities (142dB) for capturing very loud sound sources
Studio-grade shock mount and pop filter and premium XLR cable included
Available in classic black or a range of limited-edition colours, including red, green, purple, pink and blue
Rugged aluminium body with a high-grade finish - incredibly resistant to scuffs and scratches
Industry-leading 10-year warranty
Designed and made in RODE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia

Acoustic & Electrical Specifications

Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Capsule: 1.00"
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Address Type: Side
Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance: 100O
Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL
Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted): 4dBA
Sensitivity: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz
Analogue Power Requirements: P48
Analogue Output Connection: 3-pin XLR

Mechanical

Weight (grams): 313

Dimensions (millimetres)
Length: 52
Width: 52
Height: 189

What's in the Box
1x NT1 Signature Series
1x SM6
1x XLR Cable

Notes: A workhorse studio condenser microphone with a warm, silky character, exceptionally low noise and high SPL handling - ideal in a wide range of studio applications.

The World's Most Popular Studio Microphone

Since it launched over 30 years ago, the NT1 has become the world's most popular studio microphone and the go-to for countless creators across the globe - from bedroom musicians and studio professionals to streamers, podcasters and voice over artists. The NT1 Signature Series carries on this legacy, delivering classic studio sound for today's creators.

Iconic Signature Sound

Featuring our stunning HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, the NT1 Signature Series boasts the same iconic sound signature that its forebears are revered for. Sparkling top end, highly detailed midrange, and rich, warm bass make it shine in almost any recording application you can imagine - from vocals, piano and acoustic guitar to drums, percussion and electric guitar.

Your Mic, Your Way

For the first time in the NT1's 30-year history, this iconic microphone is available in a range of iconic colours. This limited-edition collection features five vibrant colourways alongside the timeless black finish, including red, green, purple, pink and blue.

A True Workhorse

A true workhorse that excels in a wide range of studio applications. With an exceptionally low noise floor and incredibly high max SPL, it captures everything from whispers to drums with the utmost clarity. The perfect all-rounder studio microphone.

Legendary RODE Quality

The NT1 Signature Series is designed and made using the highest-grade components in RODE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia. It's built to last, with a rugged body machined from high-grade aluminium and comes with our industry-leading 10-year warranty, so you can rest assured it will remain your go-to for the long haul.

Premium Accessory Kit

Keep your recordings pristine with the studio-grade shock mount and pop filter included with the NT1 Signature Series, the perfect tools for minimising audio artifacts caused by knocks, rumbles and plosives. It also ships with a premium XLR cable so you can start creating right away - just plug straight into your audio interface or mixer and start recording exceptional audio.

Key Features

Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, precision engineered to sub-micron tolerances
Tight cardioid polar pattern for excellent background noise rejection
Classic NT1 sound signature - rich, warm bass, detailed midrange and sparkling highs for exceptional performance in a wide range of studio applications
Smooth frequency response and high sensitivity for incredible balance and clarity
Extremely low noise (4dBA) - the world's quietest studio condenser microphone
High SPL handling capabilities (142dB) for capturing very loud sound sources
Studio-grade shock mount and pop filter and premium XLR cable included
Available in classic black or a range of limited-edition colours, including red, green, purple, pink and blue
Rugged aluminium body with a high-grade finish - incredibly resistant to scuffs and scratches
Industry-leading 10-year warranty
Designed and made in RODE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia

Acoustic & Electrical Specifications

Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Capsule: 1.00"
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Address Type: Side
Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance: 100O
Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL
Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted): 4dBA
Sensitivity: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz
Analogue Power Requirements: P48
Analogue Output Connection: 3-pin XLR

Mechanical

Weight (grams): 313

Dimensions (millimetres)
Length: 52
Width: 52
Height: 189

What's in the Box
1x NT1 Signature Series
1x SM6
1x XLR Cable

Notes: A workhorse studio condenser microphone with a warm, silky character, exceptionally low noise and high SPL handling - ideal in a wide range of studio applications.

The World's Most Popular Studio Microphone

Since it launched over 30 years ago, the NT1 has become the world's most popular studio microphone and the go-to for countless creators across the globe - from bedroom musicians and studio professionals to streamers, podcasters and voice over artists. The NT1 Signature Series carries on this legacy, delivering classic studio sound for today's creators.

Iconic Signature Sound

Featuring our stunning HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, the NT1 Signature Series boasts the same iconic sound signature that its forebears are revered for. Sparkling top end, highly detailed midrange, and rich, warm bass make it shine in almost any recording application you can imagine - from vocals, piano and acoustic guitar to drums, percussion and electric guitar.

Your Mic, Your Way

For the first time in the NT1's 30-year history, this iconic microphone is available in a range of iconic colours. This limited-edition collection features five vibrant colourways alongside the timeless black finish, including red, green, purple, pink and blue.

A True Workhorse

A true workhorse that excels in a wide range of studio applications. With an exceptionally low noise floor and incredibly high max SPL, it captures everything from whispers to drums with the utmost clarity. The perfect all-rounder studio microphone.

Legendary RODE Quality

The NT1 Signature Series is designed and made using the highest-grade components in RODE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia. It's built to last, with a rugged body machined from high-grade aluminium and comes with our industry-leading 10-year warranty, so you can rest assured it will remain your go-to for the long haul.

Premium Accessory Kit

Keep your recordings pristine with the studio-grade shock mount and pop filter included with the NT1 Signature Series, the perfect tools for minimising audio artifacts caused by knocks, rumbles and plosives. It also ships with a premium XLR cable so you can start creating right away - just plug straight into your audio interface or mixer and start recording exceptional audio.

Key Features

Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, precision engineered to sub-micron tolerances
Tight cardioid polar pattern for excellent background noise rejection
Classic NT1 sound signature - rich, warm bass, detailed midrange and sparkling highs for exceptional performance in a wide range of studio applications
Smooth frequency response and high sensitivity for incredible balance and clarity
Extremely low noise (4dBA) - the world's quietest studio condenser microphone
High SPL handling capabilities (142dB) for capturing very loud sound sources
Studio-grade shock mount and pop filter and premium XLR cable included
Available in classic black or a range of limited-edition colours, including red, green, purple, pink and blue
Rugged aluminium body with a high-grade finish - incredibly resistant to scuffs and scratches
Industry-leading 10-year warranty
Designed and made in RODE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia

Acoustic & Electrical Specifications

Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Capsule: 1.00"
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Address Type: Side
Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance: 100O
Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL
Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted): 4dBA
Sensitivity: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz
Analogue Power Requirements: P48
Analogue Output Connection: 3-pin XLR

Mechanical

Weight (grams): 313

Dimensions (millimetres)
Length: 52
Width: 52
Height: 189

What's in the Box
1x NT1 Signature Series
1x SM6
1x XLR Cable

Review: Da Lukas's Satisfy Your Soul EP is a four-track full of disco goodness that opens with the title track, a driving, percussive workout with a powerful vocal performance. 'Let Your Body Be Free' continues the party music with a dynamic horn section and disco breakdown. 'Supergood' is a hi-energy dancefloor anthem, with a pumping beat an infectious filtered house sound. The EP closes with 'Music Turns Me On', a slow-burning track that enjoys riding the groove with a generous amount of funk. Da Lukas' tracks are nicely crafted, with a deep understanding of the disco genre. Satisfy Your Soul is a must-have for fans of disco and nu disco alike.

Review: Digwah keeps it tough on this next drop on their own self-titled label. It's a ninth outing and in the time it has taken for those to come out, increasing numbers of people have been catching on to the label's work and making it a 'must check' in their mental lists. This one opens up with 'Couldnt Hate You' which has some Ian Brown vocals samples stitched into a glitchy and menacing beat. 'Open Ended' is just as twitchy and anxious with steely drums and brain frying synths all working hard to fire every synapse in your brain. Effective stuff.

Review: Soiree hands over its next 12" to a pair of artists who take care of one side each. Drivetrain goes first with 'The Moonlight' which is a moon-lit jaunt through a futuristic city scope with broken beats and neon chords. 'Moonlight & You' carries over similar melodies with steely drums and vocal harmonies, and then G-Prod steps up with 'Moonlight' which brings a more stripped back and dark groove run through with acid menace. Last of all is David Duriez with his Floating Light mix of the same cut and it's a dreamy deep house roller for cosy basements.

Review: 'Diamond Bullet' is a chill out masterpiece that epitomises Effective Force's pioneering style. With its laid back groove and hypnotic rhythms, the track immerses listeners into a sonic journey through the German trance scene of the early 1990s. The driving force behind the music is undeniable, as Johnny Klimek and Paul Browse skillfully blend elements of trance, techno, and ambient music to create an electrifying experience. The track's four original remixes offer unique interpretations, each adding layers of depth and complexity to the already captivating composition. From the infectious energy of the beats to the ethereal melodies that weave throughout, 'Diamond Bullet' is a great example of the psychedelic underground trance scene of the era.

Review: Having already caused a stir with their various solo releases, old friends Klein Zage (real name Sage Redman) and Joey G (Joe Gillick) have decided to join forces on an EP inspired by their time living together in South London. While the EP is musically varied, there's a sonic coherence to the three original tracks thanks to the presence of Redman's spoken word vocals throughout. We're particularly enjoying the deep, emotive beauty of 'A Little Dissonance', though punchy, shuffling and spacey opener 'Folks Not Guys' pushes it close. Over on the flip we're treated to a trio of remixes: Ariel Zetina's intense, trippy and high-tempo take on 'Folks Not Guys', Local Artist's warming and rolling, Rhodes-sporting 'Disco Dub' of the same track, and DJ Python's pleasingly weird, mind-mangling version of 'A Little Dissonance'.

Review: Offering five tracks of captivating Italian techno and trance, JP Energy's Strano EP, resurfaces with a timeless allure, Originating from 1993 Italy, Side-1 opens with 'Down To The Moon,' exuding early 90s trance and techno vibes, hinting at the emergence of intelligent techno that later evolved into IDM. With celestial undertones, it sets a hypnotic tone. Following is 'Dolphin Dance,' blending techno with shades of darker 80s Italo house, crafting a compelling sonic journey. Flipping to Side 2, 'Alvorada' unfolds as a smooth, ambient techno gem, showcasing melodic intricacies that enchant the listener. The EP concludes with the E-Talking remix of 'Alvorada,' displaying a fresh and updated interpretation of the original. This remix maintains the track's smoothness while injecting
a contemporary flair. Overall, Strano EP is a great example at a timeless sound that is being enjoyed today.

Review: Albertan experimenter Dylan Khotin follows up last year's full-length with an equally impressionistic two-tracker and logical successor, 'Alterac Acid/Mornings II'. Both tracks here are curious digi-Balearic offerings, with spacious episcopies of sound cast across meandering landscapes once seemingly trawled by space invaders and/or deep-cosmos probes. A nearly aimless acid line unfurls across the A-side, locking things into a nice stasis, before a more subdued, dare say clipped stab-womp drives the action of the B-track, which hardly so much as teases its drum line, nor avails itself of a need to even use drums at all (at points) to compel the listener into a driven, awestruck state of bliss.

Review: The blistering, one-of-a-kind West Coast disco-funk record 'U Need Me' by LA Propinquity surfaces as part of a new body of historic productions initially intended for compilation on a full-length LP. For reasons undisclosed, this never happened; instead, Italian sonic exhumers Cannonball Records have been afforded the privilege of reissuing these tracks across a series of 7"s themselves. Hardly and criminially under-recognised in their day, the L.A. Propinquity were nonetheless composed of the angelic city's finest, with drummer James Gadson forming a prominent part. A blast from the 1970s, 'U Need Me' is a beaming slice of unrequited longing, set to delicious funk tones that are as maximized as they are unstrained.

Review: There are not very many labels that are as successful and revered in electronic music as Mood Hut is, coming up with gem after gem after its inception in 2012. 'Water Seeds' by Oro Azul offers four tracks that range from sub-aquatic, mellow and relaxing to tribal percussiveness that really takes things to another level. A little more chilled out than their normal output, perhaps, but certainly not a massive departure, there are some serious island vibes here.

Review: For years, Purple Disco Machine has been igniting dance floors worldwide and his momentum shows no signs of waning here. His latest single, 'Higher Ground,' is a collaboration with German artist Roosevelt and is a track that channels the vibrant energy of the 80s to deliver a club banger with an infectious synth loop that keeps dancers sweating on the dance floor. With its retro-inspired sound and undeniable groove, 'Higher Ground' is poised to become another standout hit for Purple Disco Machine and Roosevelt.

Review: Parisian producer Franck Roger lands on Nu Groove with 'Cosmic Tree' EP, a four-track outing of deep house perfectly at home on the legendary NYC label. Still going strong almost 35 years after its inception, it's nice to see the label is still welcoming fresh talent: Roger delivers a sultry, sauna-dunked steam on 'Part Of My Soul', one of the most contented-sounding house tracks we've heard in a while, thanks in part to the vocal stylings of Rimarkable; then there's the more repetitious ardour of 'Radik'Hall', 'Cosmic Funk' and 'The Music', all of which revel in the purely seductive potentialities of deep house production. "The music just turns me on!"

Review: This split artist dance record combines two timeless house anthems, offering a captivating fusion of funky and club house vibes. On side A, Soulsearcher's Feelin' Love' captivates with its high-energy Detroit house sound, while the Soulsearcher club mix exudes a disco-infused charm. Side-B features Urban Blues Project's 'Your Heaven (I Can Feel It)' in two distinct versions. The Micky More & Andy Tee remix evokes classic 90s house with its soaring vocals and infectious groove, while the original version delivers a powerful alternative experience. This record is a nostalgic journey for house music enthusiasts, seamlessly blending soulful melodies and energetic rhythms to create an unforgettable listening experience.

Review: Universal Cave's Self Control cover is a captivating reinterpretation of Laura Branigan's synth-pop anthem. Stegemann's balearic house rendition infuses the track with a laid-back groove and echoing vocals, creating a hypnotic and alluring atmosphere. Universal Cave's other offerings on this release showcase their eclectic disco influences. 'Up All Night' transports listeners to the funk and groove era of the 1970s, while 'Too Much' tantalises with its disco-tinged sensuality and infectious melody. This EP is a versatile record that should appeal to those who enjoy disco and the innovative spirit of nu-disco.

Review: Originally written and produced by Japanese power couple Tatsuro Yamashita and Mariya Takeuchi in 1984, 'Xin Ai' stood out as one of the quintessences of Japanese city pop at the time. Later in 1991, it was covered with new Cantonese lyrics by Anita Mui; and now, over three decades later, yet another cover version surfaces again in Cantonese by Anita Mui, lending the song a completely fresh bedroom pop aura. Still retaining something ineffable of that 80s drum-machinic stuttery steeze and yet also recalling the decade's cusped interest in video game music as trailblazed by YMO, 'Xin Ai' comes in the form of a club mix and a karaoke version, and continues to push a well-documented stylistic yoke.