The crew at Seclusiasis recently asked me to contribute a short mix for their Who Run It podcast series. I put together around 30 minutes of deeper house and techno stuff I have been feeling. This one was recorded the night of the height of the London rioting a few weeks hence the deep selection ending the mix. Thanks to Seclusiasis for letting me put this together and getting it out.
My section comes in around 1:02:00 if you wonder how it breaks down. Please download and share!
After a short break taking care of some non blog business, I’m back with a feature on a new and nebulous upcomer in Belgium’s ‘Locked Groove.’
He has been gracious enough to supply us with the second release in our slowly advancing podcast series. Check beneath the fold for the complete Q&A on this young producer as well as a complete tracklisting for the mix he provided.
No stranger to the readers of this ste, my Late Nite Tip cohort Distal makes his début on Pinch’s esteemed Tectonic label today with a single release featuring the two tracks “Angry Acid” and “French Science.”
‘Angry Acid’ has been getting a lot of love on our radio show since it was first finished, an aptly named acid influenced banger that clocks in closer to 140 than most of its acid influenced counterparts. The tune is huge, as in, Spinal Tap arena-rock loud — and definitely commands the attention of any dancefloor.
The flip side ‘French Science’ offers a nice contrast with a much slower track that in typical Distal fashion utilizes myriad sounds that make pegging it down to any definable genre nearly impossible.
The release notes describe this as existing somewhere between Aphex Twin and Drexciya, quite an intense comparison but when through this release, the realization that Distal’s music defines its own styles more than falling into existing niches makes the comparison valid. Also, check out that artwork…. seriously how can you resist owning a 12″ with that ravetastic design!?
Distal’s – Angry Acid / French Science (TEC051) is available in vinyl and digital formats starting today 22-Aug, in all finer shops. Previews and video of the release being played live available beneath the fold.
A new mix uploaded from HotFlush contributor, Nihal Ramchandani, a Texas transplant residing in NYC, an upcoming selector to watch in 2011. I had the pleasure of meeting Nihal on my most recent trip to NYC. The same friends I visited have since launched Reconstrvct, an event dedicated to ‘low frequency with decency.’ Nihal’s selections focus on the sparse sounds of techno and house, and like myself he’s an admitted Basic Channel over-indulger.
Following his appearance at Reconstrvct, Nihal has shared a mix to his Soundcloud, inspired by his set that evening. His words and links beneath the fold.
Now, sounds a bit different from what I expect hearing on the Flying Lotus helmed Brainfeeder label. A three track release from Martyn set to whet our appetite ahead of the forthcoming full length titled ‘Ghost People,’ also forthcoming on the Brainfeeder imprint to be released on October 10, 2011.
Update: As I know many people here have been a fan of the Great Lengths video, I have added this newly released video for the single ‘Viper’ produced by Konx-om-Pax.
Earlier in the week, the good people at Heat Promotions posted the latest in their semi-irregular podcast series. This time, they have tapped Tilman, a veteran of Heat’s sister label Two Circles Records for a very smooth mix a little lighter than some of the fare I have been posting here recently.
This is definitely worth the download, as the Heated Podcasts while few and far between are never a disappointment.
After spending a few weeks watching the majority of my Twitter feed filling my screen with comments about how big this release sounded in the club it has fortunately made it’s way out of the dubplate bin and into the hands of the masses as vinyl and digital release. The latest release on Punch Drunk imprint “Idle Hands” sees Bristol based Kowton exploring the a minimal-influenced house vibe with the two tracks ‘She Don’t Jack’ and ‘Drunk on Sunday’
‘She Don’t Jack’ exists somewhere between Garage and house, the comparisons to Appleblim and Ramadanman’s ‘Void23′ seem somewhat appropriate. Although the track is not nearly as epic, perhaps due to the fact it’s not nearly as long, both seem to suggest a new movement in Bristol’s ever-evolving yet constantly influential sound. Extremely haunting, yet still dancefloor functional – a huge tune that was making noise online for obvious reasons. ‘Drunk On Sunday’ comes a bit more subdued than the previous, with a focus that is less on shuffling dance minded beats, a spare yet solid percussive beat carries the track’s rich bass sounds. Definite late-night stamina crew vibes on this one.
Bristol is clearly setting itself apart as one of the fore-runners of the house music sound with influences that clearly draw on the soulful / human aspects evident in the Detroit sound, however still maintaining a bleak vibe and garage influenced syncopations that are undeniably ‘un-American.’
Kowton – She Don’t Jack / Drunk On Sunday [IDLE005] is available from all finer vinyl / digital shops.
Update: Good friends mnmlssgs have recently tapped Kowton for their latest in the ssg special mix series, get the download from them here
he crew at Seclusiasis recently asked me to contribute a short mix for their Who Run It podcast series. I put together around 30 minutes of deeper house and techno stuff I have been feeling. This one was recorded the night of the height of the London rioting a few weeks hence the deep selection ending the mix. Thanks to Seclusiasis for letting me put this together and getting it out.
No stranger to the readers of this ste, my Late Nite Tip cohort 
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Now, sounds a bit different from what I expect hearing on the Flying Lotus helmed 
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