Complete index / 2010—2022
Every release, interview, guest mix, production guide and review—searchable as one connected collection, with every original publication date retained.
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Version. 2 - updated June - 2018 (After 5 years tweaking the same kick drum...) So as I am getting back into writing some new production blogs, I figured it was high time I updated some of the old ones to add in a few more tips and knowledge about mixing the…
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If you are not in love with what you are doing, then you will not see your full potential. Make music you love.
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For our 69th episode of the podcast we welcome one of Chicago’s finest Andrew Emil – he provides our guest mix and sits down for an in depth look at his music and studio.
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We have the pleasure of welcoming Jay Hill for the next guest mix. It's an absolute belter of groovy House too. Jay has been going from strength to strength and building her People of the light empire so we thought it would be a great time to get her onboard…
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We have a special treat for you this time round with Berlin's crouds. These guys are killing it with recent records on Outsider and RFR. Definitely ones to watch so we got them onboard for a guest mix and a chat. Find out what makes them tick...
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We have another smashing mix for your from AFT Lounge Tech, another fantastic journey through his own unique sound.
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A beltin analogue fused tribal Techno workout here from up and comer Bostock!
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Our mid December poddy comes from someone a little special. This is actually HEROARKY's Debut podcast. Get to know!
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We welcome Goddexx to the podcast and site to get to know them a little better. Following the recent release of their U Down EP we sat down to talk shop, life and music.
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As part of our new series Petals In Sound has put together 30 minutes of inspirational sounds. The Idea of our inspirations series is we ask artist to step out of what they ordinarily play and offer up something that inspires them and might be a little…
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Continuing with my monthly chart of solid techno cuts, I've picked some new releases from the likes of Kai Van Dongen and P.E.A.R.L along with some releases from earlier in the year which still sound superb. All charted tracks also get added to my Pure Techno…
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Here's a collection of tracks spanning the realms of techno and electro as I see them today in November 2020. You'll find a new offering from myself on Rejekt Music, alongside other artists I admire from Detroit and beyond. https://soundcloud.com/fdbeardd…
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Modern House Quintet Links: https://soundcloud.com/modern-house-quintet https://www.facebook.com/themodernhousequintet https://www.juno.co.uk/products/modern-house-quintet-cyclades/793658-01/ Freddie Hubbard - Marie Antoinette - Blue Note For the jazz hard-bop…
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ND Podcast 062 - We welcome COHN for our latest guest mix & an interview.
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Off the back of a couple of massive LP releases in 2019, his 2020 EP really hit home for us. John Beltran has an enviable history of releases with records on some of the most legitimate labels out there, from Curle to more recently Delsin.
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Jay Hill is a Philadelphia based house & techno artist/DJ/record label owner. She has just released her latest EP called Grind with Parisian/NYC duo Sid Vaga & Herald on her imprint People of the Light Records People of the Light (#POTL). Jay also…
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Colombian-born, Miami-based DJ, producer, and recording artist, Atomyard. The half brain of Speaker Box Productions and co-creator of "Castaway" and "On-Deck" boat parties. He and his team have managed to take hundreds of dancers to exclusive yacht parties and…
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Joining us on the podcast this week we have Animal Kingdom. Off the back of two recent killer EPs we asked for a guest mix and we were not disappointed.
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Petals in Sound (Louise Baldwin) is a London-based (UK) artist, producer, and DJ. Born and raised in the seaside town of Southport in Merseyside, Petals in Sound has spent the past two years crafting her sound as an artist/producer, citing techno, disco,…
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https://www.facebook.com/DJJimMastershine/ | https://www.traxsource.com/artist/260523/dj-jim-mastershine 1. DJ Jim Mastershine - Back to Earth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_TRobxJCKk 2. DJ Jim Mastershine - Angola 3 .DJ Jim Mastershine ft Tee r - Bayede 4.…
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Following on from his brilliant mix we thought it would be nice to sit down and have a few words with PiMO. If you haven't yet checked out his artist showcase mix make sure you do. Can you tell us a little bit about your background? where are you from / how…
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Social Links: @adamkaase FACEBOOK | SOUNDCLOUD | RA Adam kaase - Serenade - Fresco Records The track is a deep melodic meets crisp progressive hybrid, combining big synth melodies with simple drum rhythms and rumbling analog basslines.…
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Upcoming new monthly show available to stream on Soundcloud and Mixcloud featuring tracks from my charts and many more. For any queries please contact - [email protected] Joaquin Ruiz - Altered System - Ploink…
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Listening back to a few favourites from the now defunct MIL records. https://www.facebook.com/OliFurness | https://musicisloverecords.bandcamp.com/ DJ BMX - Radium World - MIL https://youtu.be/V8CkJCIrFmA Chris Hanna - Drone https://youtu.be/Oq_8xjXgJLY Kastil…
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For our 60th we have something a little special, following his recent hit Lockdown Warsaw we have an artist showcase from PiMO.
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My September top 10. Nodoughmusic.com Eros - Eros 03X - Track 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ail8l_1MwW0 Richie Blacker - Summer of Rave 89 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI-jeka6oIM Lovehrtz - Gotta Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83WV66UBFfk Bobby…
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"Andrew Weatherall is a prime example of a DJ who played and created almost every kind of music out there and managed to carve a long lasting and fruitful career out of it, always staying relevant. I’d love to be able to do that. "
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Soothe2 – At the forefront of the next generation of plugin's Soothe 2, is a Dynamic Resonance Suppressor plug-in which comes of age in V2 with Mid/Side operation alongside External Side chain for expanded usability. A truly impressive plug-in that has been an…
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This pack is a starter project featuring all our reworked Underground Electronics Racks from our NDS-8 Underground House 2 pack, worked up into a fantastic Ableton Rack with Fx for Ableton Live 10 Only. Featuring Bass and Synth loops taken from the pack as…
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This next pack available for free in The Archive, is the remastered, reedited and polished Percussion from our NDS-8 Underground House 2 pack, worked up into a fantastic Ableton Rack with Fx for Ableton Live 10 Only. For those in other DAW's and earlier…
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This next pack available for free in The Archive, is the remastered, reedited and polished Hats & Crashes from our NDS-8 Underground House 2 pack, worked up into a fantastic Ableton Rack with Fx for Ableton Live 10 Only. For those in other DAW's and…
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The fpack available today for free in The Archive, is the remastered, reedited and polished Claps & Snares from our NDS-8 Underground House 2 pack, worked up into a fantastic Ableton Rack with Fx for Ableton Live 10 Only. For those in other DAW's and…
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In our mission to rework all our sample packs into more feature rich (Ableton Racks / FX / Template etc...) versions and give them all away for practically nothing. We had to start somewhere, and it had to be the bassdrums! The first pack available for free in…
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To celebrate his stonkin new EP on Unknown to the Unknown. Modman has unplugged, jacked out and dialled into the No Dough mainframe to drop his top mad modular tracks. Jimmy Edgar has been using modular systems to create a unique sound for a long time and has…
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It's podcast time. Noden are killing it in London right now, and we bring you all the upbeat effect of their sets in the latest NDM podcast. Full Tracklist Empire Projecting Penny - Freakman In Flagranti, Fatnotronic - Botoque Jkriv - The Queen On Her Throne…
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From impressive outings on DPR & Jellybean Farm alongside his fledgling series of self titled Krotone records. Krotone is an artist cutting a path for himself, with heavy analogue beats, no nonsense rhythmic bass driven music that sits between modern takes…
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To celebrate 10 years since we first published our "Silver Dream Machine" article about the Roland TB303's impact on dance culture and music. We have started and will keep updating an exhaustive playlist of the most ultimately banging acid trax time has served…
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It's great to have you on the blog, you have been an artist all of us here at No Dough have been fans of for a while. This is the first interview in our new series kicking off the new decade, and we are gonna get deeper, techie and move away from the standard…
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Boot & Tax, most notable for their stellar EP on Optimo a few years back. Drop a pack of stunning down tempo goodness on Rollover Milano. Modern Italo House with edgy synths, characterful production that shows a skill level a notch or two above most other…
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Dropping an LP is a big thing, you have to make a statement, make use of the format you have chosen - it's not just about stacking more of the same but instead you have to offer a more substantial story..more of a journey. Most of all its a hurdle that a lot…
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One of Morocco's many influential and killer artists "Polyswitch" is back with the next release on his Astrofever label. Feverish Cuts Vol 2 follows on from last years opener, this time round we have 6 cut of gorgeous laid back vibe. Almost Dam Funk esk at…
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Just Jack Records have been one of our picks from the past few years, we are told they are relaunching with this new deep as you like record from Derek Carr hitting stores soon. It's good to have them back when the quality these boys ship is so high. Three…
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I Robots has been prolific of late, and we heard a little preview of his special Madonna rework from Mixmag earlier in the year. The Italo tastic Rimini Rimini version from his collaboration with the amazing Hard Ton, was featured on his previous compilation…
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From the mythic mastermind behind the cult SAFT and PULP imprints, BORN is a new label featuring LP's from artists old and new. For their first BORN record they dug deep into the archives to bring new life to Disco masters from yesteryear, Joan Bilboni's…
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Bringing you a nice chilled Disco workout for you Friday treat here on NDM! With its roots in an unofficial remix, now made official for release by I-Robots, this classic deep track shows the more elegant side of disco. RetroActivity step up to provide a brace…
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We don't go in too heavily on the words here on the blog, and that's a bloody good thing as this record is heavy and leaves me a little lost for words when it comes to describing its heft. Destroyers both of them!!! The Red Laser Records guys from Manchester…
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I couldn't have put it better than their own words "Madness blasts through the front door, armed with obscure effects and a gnarly acidic bassline. Severe Chicago percussion massacre in the middle, followed by a soothing synth finale. Cum on, you know that's…
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Godzilla Kebabs head honcho is back with another couple of those block rockin beats. Oozing unique analogue rhythmic goodness, what Sames always brings is top notch and a bit freaky. This EP feels like a mish mash between futuristic funk & industrially…
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Heist keep turning out fresh records at a pace most would envy. This latest from Makéz is a bit of a baller, of course it has the right House vibe that Heist pushes, with creamy 70's synth work and clever samples. For me the Bobby Analog remix is the one…
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Proto trance feelings with mesmeric synthwork - Chaos In The CBD continue a mighty vein of form as they explore this sound and every record they put out lately has been a must buy. We can expect another full EP from these boys dropping on vinyl October 31st on…
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With Underground House 3, we see the launch of an indispensable studio sound archive for anyone producing one of the myriad of styles of club focussed House music. With the Special Edition only available via our site, we give everyone extra. With super silky…
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Amazing modern italo tinged House from Hold The Sun. Gone Girl is a melodically addictive masterpiece. The whole LP is top notch but Gone Girl is the pick for us. Emotionally charged, bold and perfectly formed selection of electronic discoid beats and…
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Apparel Wax have been making a stir over the last bit. With a cool air of anonymity they have set the bar super high, and hit it every single damn time. For me this record is all about the B2 - an epic length big beat instant classic. Get these guys in your…
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Two forces of nature when it comes to House music team up for the Tempest long player. Featuring next level production, programming and keys work from the very first track - exactly what you would expect coming from these 2 luminaries. Rumour has it this could…
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BLAKE launches his new label with an EP spanning House, Techno and more esoteric sounds. A quality first for what should prove to be an imprint worth watching. The Black Goddess itself and its remix our are pick but all tracks on this EP are fantastic, showing…
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Another hammer of a white label from Daphni is on pre-order now and you can listen to it in full over on spotify. The original is a bit tasty too, this is a summer crowd pleaser. Simple and addictive - Daphni's bumpy drums really kick this one on. VINYL
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I have been exceptionally slow picking up on Red Laser and their amazing Italo output. So I consider myself on warning, this is legitimately bad ass stuff. Il Bosco drops this record with a few edits and some certainly not edits, some classics get ripped to…
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High, high, high end stuff from Germanys RFR Records. A label we have been watching grow of the past year or so with some unbelievable records. This new one stands out even in a back catelogue filled with names like Skee Mask, DJ Hell, Jichael Mackson and…
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Relaunching the podcast in 2019 we have some amazing DJ's for you and the first in the queue is Patrick Luca of SAFT/PULP. This fine chap has also joined our blogging team on the site so it seemed fitting to have him first up with the mix for the relaunch. One…
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Omar-S brings to the fore on his label FXHE Records the Detroit based veteran DJ Tink Thomas. With two appearances on the Detroit House label "Soul City" (run by Mike Banks) in 1995 & 1996, Tink is back in full effect. 4 disco-sampled house tracks that…
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Casino Times back for their first in a while, with the mighty Boltin Bits grabbing the premiere of the best track by our measure. A vision of time mixes a massive classic House bassline, with serene synthwork. A trusty formula. SOUNDCLOUD | BANDCAMP
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Taken from his much awaited first LP "Stockholm Marathon". Marathon epitomises Kornél's punchy melodic sound. Working in the vocal work of Rebecca & Fiona nicely complements his easy on the ear production. LP out next Month. BANDCAMP | SOUNDCLOUD | LABEL
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Innermoods is a record label based in Brooklyn and run by James Duncan that caught my attention when it started last year. The sixth reference is by Brooklyn based house producer Roberta and it's actually her second release on the label after the also…
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Moment Cinetique is a Sheffield based label that debuts in the vinyl territory with this EP by Icelander Intr0beatz. If you're into sampled house that's your choice: discoish & jazzy beats to kill the dancefloor. Package is completed with a Cody Currie…
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Angis Music is an Italian record label curated by DJ Samuele Pagliai from Florence. Musician and producer Michele Manzo is behind the second release of the label with this versatile EP. Three tracks that explore three scenarios but with common links: deepness,…
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Anything from Four Tet is always a treat and this Nelly Furtado sampling monster is really something else. As confirmed directly by his instagram the sample is cleared so we expect to be seeing this record out soon. Keep ya peepers peeled. Will update with buy…
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Chaos in the CBD channel the vibes of early Trance and balearic melodics with their new Orange Black track out soon on In Dust We Trust. SOUNDCLOUD | VINYL
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Yes, yes yes.....this one skips the queue to the front of my box. Simple and groovy, stylishly placed and produced Demuja kicking fucking ass! The simplicity of the big and beautiful kickdrum alongside the simple hats and arp really can't be beat. BANDCAMP |…
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Heavy House rhythm & the warm tones of meticulously sampled analogue drums & synths. Analogue Machine Trax is built for people looking for the sound of dirty analogue House that pushes the boundary of the underground. This carefully curated collection…
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Mega Trance 2 really got me listening to the genius of Voiski, unafraid to tackle any sounds and bring them inside the range of his rhythmic and warm Techno sound. This new EP gives us more along the same lines, rolling sometimes almost dreamy but always…
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Gerd Janson is a team favorite here at No Dough, with beats as tight as a gnats ass his remix work generally takes no prisoners. This remix for the Catz 'n Dogz is no exception to Gerds usual quality levels. Uplifting and tidy throughout. You can grab this…
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Genius of Time drop their Peace Bird EP on Running Back, pairing their unique Jazzy House sound with a little bit of uplifting flair in the melody department and we have a bit of a burner here. Peace Bird itself is a slowly evolving melodic groover which is…
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Wanted to catch up on this LP from Anthony Naples which dropped late last year, it is ticking a lot of boxes for me. The sound of an artist trying something different and exploring what's possible most notably in that this initially came out on Cassette. The…
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With a few copies in the wild and only a little medley to go off, I am already hooked. Soundstream has been always a step ahead of most producers, immaculate production and tight bassy grooves. This is Soundstreams first full length LP, featuring 10 tracks and…
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The intent of House Music Vol 1 - was to give you the same sounds in this House Music Samplepack that the top producers are using to cut through. Comprehensively sampled drum library for House music with single shot drums, percussion, fx & more sampled in…
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After a 25-year hiatus after their initial foray into Acid House, a foray which saw them hit the UK Top 40 at 12!!! with an Acid House tune "Hardcore Uproar" no less. UK-duo Together storm back with a collection of five dancefloor weapons via their 'House The…
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Love Will Say No has been bubbling up nicely this past year or so, his unique inventive electronic production sits firmly in House music but really doesn't stick to the usual tropes. Bringing together disparate styles and ideas in a way that always evocative,…
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The guys who fair from north of the border. Glasgow specifically - have a reputation for a hard hitting no nonsense style when it comes to dance music. The 2nd Alumni record does not disappoint in that regard. The Alumni label is the progeny of the Shoogle…
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Fantastic stuff as we have come to expect from Al Zanders with his latest Guidance EP. The production on show here really is a masterclass in taking old and new elements and forging something with vibe and nuance. Released to relaunch Roy Davis Jnrs label…
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Sometimes, it takes a bit of guts to take the foot off the pedal, to write something thats a little out of your usual zone. Thats exactly what we get from UC with his Playground EP. A little slab of Slo-mo delight, as he takes the tempo down but ramps up the…
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As part of his Rave Again mini LP. Martin Tawler hits a cultured but heavy arpeggiated Techno sound, aimed squarely at the clubs this LP is no holds barred get your rave on. Hit Me Up was our pick, it has a slightly more 80's edge to it, more stark synthwork…
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Following up on Melodymathics latest 12” - Demuir and Melodymann are back on a limited 10” platter with tracks that are bound to set dance floors ablaze this summer. “Howz Your Body and Disco Switch” . ‘Howz Your Body’ is one sleazy jam, the type of joint you…
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Fresh in the promo box we have the newest release on Fresh Meat. With previous artists including some serious talent in the form of Frankie Vega & Manik, stepping up next we have the boss man - Chicago’s very own Audio Soul Project steps to the plate for…
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Ruff Stuff drop a huge ping on the Tune-Radar, and not for the first time this year either. Rough Disco Cuts see them get sample heavy in their usual chunky House style. Balla is just a nice cut of rolling disco with enough novelty to make this as must have…
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Dj Loui – Dedicated to EP caught our eye recently whilst flicking through promo’s. A no-nonsense 3 track club tool banger of an EP is right up my street. The EP delicately brings forth both old and new flavors and ideas alike - ultimately ending in some…
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The ever on form Red panda Music deliver their latest offering with the help of Oriol Forno’s, Oriol is a perfect fit for the label. His EP is a 3 tracker with a wonderfully deep feeling to it, with production values to match. Limits sets our motor running the…
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A lovely pair of adroit Housers from Prakash here backed with a Jay Tripwire Remix. The originals hit that snappy House rhythm with a certain expertise that is a joy to hear. Punchy production and a tempered progression make the originals sit in a really…
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One of our favorite new labels returns with another uniquely entrancing collection of tracks, this time Alex Medina is joined by a few friends in the form of Alani, Otnip, Akira Tanaka, Trujillo, Tropical Barba and his own Avalanche guise. As usual we get what…
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Keeping things stripped and simple doesn't always equal minimalism and especially not in that ugly plastic 2006 way. Arkajo's EP is a great example of keeping the elements few but the vibes right. Three powerfully constructed House tracks that don't put a foot…
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Taken from Dan Snaiths LP as Daphni the main man behind Caribou delights with his stripped back and rhythmic work, Xing Tian is a masterpiece of careful sampling, synthwork and addictive rhythmic work. The album Joli Mai is out on Jiaolong now and is full of…
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Talent on show from South America here with Haustuffs Again & Again LP. Featuring a mix of styles from more musical numbers to more dancefloor based this is a strong use of the LP format. Clever vocal use, catchy classic house vibes mixed with more…
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Bewilderbeasts unique and quirky style hits with full effect with his new single "Don't Hide Your Love". Taken from a soon to drop EP which I believe will drop this year, we have the pleasure of the full stream on this one. A Disco base takes turns into funk…
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Organic Music continue in a general state of excellent with their latest EP. Nick Beringer joins forces with Tato for their Synergy EP. Tato is in the spotlight for todays premiere and his slick and stripped back MET is a joy to behold. One twisty little…
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Juan Hoerni drops his Love on high LP and we took note. The whole album is full of US class, featuring session work and remixes from some amazing talent like Scott Wozniak, Jovonn and Terry Hunter amongst others. A really class group. Today we have the upmost…
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Act Natural continue bubbling up with thier latest EP from Beneath Usual. Typically solid upfront House music with a nice modern tech edge that dancefloors always enjoy. The reason we love this ep is more in its versatility than anything else, four cuts of…
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DJ Overdose provides the heat on Mancha's new EP with a blistering remix. Broken beats and electro synth work dictate the groove on this no nonsense and typical Overdose production. Tinges of a retro sound but in a modern cast, the remix takes an already…
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Mumbai continue their own little journey through the more interesting side of House music. Alex Medina hands over the controls to Alani for this next EP who drop a moody and almost progressive tip - combining the usual Mumbai slant on things with different…
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Berlin Bass Collective have been in the Berlin club scene for a while, so it was quite the pleasure when we saw they started their own label. A collective with as much talent in it as this is something to shout about and their 2nd stellar record comes from…
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Welcome to the site UC! It's great to have you on here. As someone who is rising rapidly in the scene, and doing everything from A-Z pretty much by himself, its refreshing to see the energy and commitment you have been putting in. Before we get into the studio…
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Tornado Wallace drops a particularly drumtastic lesson in rhythm and tribal themes on Animals Dancing. The first two tracks open up in full on energy, crossing solid modern machine elements with tribal life and openness and flipping from a straight 44 beat to…
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We are happy to present the premiere stream of Wolftraps new EP from Sierra Sam, specifically the lovely little B side Extension. On a heavy Techno focussed EP this track breaks up the beat and adds a tinge of Electro into the mix. Quality stuff. The track…
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Organic music has been an important label for us over the past few years, each record defining there unique, club ready sound. The latest takes that in a deeper direction with Flabaires unique tone. We have the pleasure to present M&P, this one takes the…
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What Midlands doing with his stable of labels is a sight to behold. The Regraded stuff is just the best, heard this in a few mixes so far this year and its a true killer, when that chorus drops no one is safe. Gerd and Shan have both been forcing themselves…
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For our next premiere cut we welcome the Copyrider. His new record is the latest from Beans and Bacon, what we have here is a deceptively toasty cut of House that has a stand up Tech aesthetic whilst drilling deeper with its swirling and progressive synthwork.…
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Massive props to Mixmag for the HUGE premiere on this elusive record. All we know is that its taken from a full artist double LP coming later this year, and that its bloody mindblowing in its hugeness. So without further ado, I hope you are into intense beats…
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Mumbai records is a relatively new label, but both it's first 2 records have utterly intrigued - it is not easy to be individual in the world where most things have been done before. But the unique pulse of Alex Medina's first 2 records was undeniable, a sound…
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Most of us will be more familiar with Dietz more techy sound. But this new EP sees a new direction and its a very pleasant suprise. Spreading his wings into more adventurous and melodic territory with inspirations from all over, this shit is fresh. It's…
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He has gone and done it again, and again and again. Robert Hood under his Floorplan guise is never disappointing. There is a hell of a lot to learn from the simplicity of his productions too, kicks the right shape, bass huge but simple and catchy, traditional…
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No stranger to our shores, Mr Furness has gone out on a sample based flip for the latest Music is love. Middle Ground is a big and bold string cut up, with a harder edge applied gracefully to some classic 70's string section goodness. Mandingo gives a well…
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Epic modern Disco Edit with a definite Housey edge on this one. The edits are tight and the beat kept rolling and building throughout. Definitely something you will hear at big events from the likes of Midland and others. Loving all of this super strong record…
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G Markus has been making a few waves in the past couple of years, with hits on Roots for Bloom, Soul Clap, Exploited, Monologues amongst a few other edits labels the man has really hit a nice sound. Following on in 2017 from his big tribal monster M'Bala - G…
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Lubish drops a varied and supremely well pulled off LP. From gritty filtered House music that you would find in the deeper clubs, to upfront electro with the catchiest bass you will find. Dropped on Erizados from Barcelona, an up and coming label with a…
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Bodeler drops the 23rd Wolf Trap record, the EP is a mixture of super strong percussive rhythm with a perfect club ready edge. Super tight, thick and rolling grooves that elevate above others in the genre. Sampler 10 is the pick and our choice for premiere…
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Cold and serene synthwork sets the tone for this chunky and driven piece from Imre Kiss. Shadow Universe is in itself a track which takes you to another place, frosty but warmly effected the production is a good example of that new production ethos of having a…
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We Play Wax, a label and website we have a lot of love for has dropped their new record and its a bit of a treat. A tight mix between stand up House music with a Piano lead, and more bassline driven stuff like Civico3 which we have the pleasure of the stream…
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Dj Nav provides the smoothest of House cuts for his remix on AMIR's new Silence in Metropolis EP. Deep as you like with a nice skip, this uses the tone set by the record to keep things on a level. The whole EP is really a step up from SIM, featuring Dj Aakmael…
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We have been big into Carlo and his friends for a while now, his new EP Back Street Kids bring three of the best together. Carlo, Black Loops and Folamour. Belting EP from 3 superhot artists. We have the utmost honour to premiere one of the original cuts today…
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Big Tee Mango lovers here, his classy House cuts full of really well done sample flips and good vibes are right up our street. Good to see him put out an EP and AUS. Thankyou to Thump for the premiere on this one we just had to share it. Filtered funky and…
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Mumbai is a new an utterly intriguing record label coming out of Spain. It's not often we see a label with the guts to pin their flag on such a unique sound. The obviously put a high value on originality and it is refreshing to hear in a world full of people…
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After his cheeky prince edits vinyl, Lukas Lyrestam drops an EP on his bandcamp of deep, complex House music. Can't cry is the perfect kinda music to lose yourself in, emotional deeply melodic and accentuated by texture pianos. Lukas's production shows an…
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Pocket Money Records new one from Soul Habitat is really good. The 8th Avenue EP is out now on vinyl and amongst the RSD hype is not one to be missed. Proper House with a garage lean in the traditional sense. Fantastic. We are proud to have the premiere of…
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Four tracks of quirky electronics, unusual sounds and flipped rhythm from the legend that is Emperor Machine. This guy knows what he is doing, delivering an EP that walks confidently around weird electronics towards sample heavy Italo vibes and back through…
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Roots for Bloom's prominent Shag Edits series is known for more than its uncomfortable looking artwork, in fact its one of the best edits series around. Always top notch always worth having, on the latest one we see Oli Furness tackle a track which is high up…
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Ransom Note grab the premiere on Ben's track Balance. Taken from the first EP from his new label KCZ and what a way to launch it. The whole EP is some of the smartest, heavyset and downright playable Techno / House I have heard in a long time. The beats are…
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Proud to present a premiere from a label and producer that has been going from strength to strength lately. UC Beatz drops his Iteratif track with his usual style in full flow, sample based House edits that flirt with French filters whilst keeping a proper…
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We welcome Dudster from Organic Music for this edition of the show. He provides a expert cut of proper deep House music with an edge. Organic music are one of our fav labels and we had a few words with Dudster which you can read below. Great to have you on the…
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Just out on his new Shade Throw EP on Dirt Crew Recordings. thatmanmmonkz twisted and jazzy Manna for Poppa track stands out. Cyclic bass and freaky sax work against each other alongside the usual forward energy you expect from thatmanmonkz in what makes a…
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Coming from what is an incredible LP collaboration between Axel Boman and John Talabot - Loser's Hymn is a gradual builder, slowly arranged with the melodic flair you would expect from these 2 chaps. The whole LP is super interesting and super fresh, offering…
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Steffi turns in another stand out remix for Evvol's Physical LUV. Tight and rhythmic synth work that layers up in a subtle way, it's a remix that keeps a steady energy and lightness while hoiding off on dropping into a full 4x4. Top work from a producer who is…
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Folamour joins the Roots for Bloom crowd for one of their strongest EP's to date. $0$ is a modern lesson in bang up to date throwback French House. If that makes sense. Big splashy hats and filtered goodness keep this one groovin whilst a more modern cut up…
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Sek's outing on Tahanan is purely intended for big stages, the track itself has the vibe baked in. We have the pleasure to premiere "Warehouse Disco" for you in full. The EP is out now on Traxsource. Don't wait on this one. Banger. Tahanan is a new label off…
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Although I am a big fan of Todd Terje, it's often with his remixers that I am most blown away. He seems to have all my favourite artists lined up to rework his incredibly musical tracks. This time we have Four Tet and Prins Thomas. Both remixes are of course…
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Digging back but only a couple of years here. Earlier today I Was listening through a new release of some of Chopstick & Johnjon's best work and realised this one from a couple of years back was somehow not included! We have all been there and this song…
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Reece Johnson joins the show for our 54th episode. Hot off the back of some insane work with Roots for Bloom's Shag Edits series, 124 and Nervous records he brings the heat with suitable style. It's Friday night all over again with his well tuned dash through…
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New label in the shops is always welcome and Mumbai Records drops its first record with Waves of Consequence by Alex Medina. This is a record is a mixture of funked up House with a twist of intergalactic minimalism. Warm and deep the sound design on show here…
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New on Neovinyl this is a proper House jam from Moff and Tarkin - which is actually one guy, one very talented guy. Thumbs and Toes is the killer cut here but we are loving the lot. Neovinyl going from strength to strength.
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I always thought an orchestra dedicated mainly to the sound of Roland gear sounds a little restrictive, but this guy is very good and if we are honest a lot of studios are mainly Roland gear - the older Roland gear really was responsible for a lot of music.…
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Cestraw return for their third with Adryiano and his Abyssum Tenebris EP. More of what we have come to expect from the eternally raw Adryiano who walks the paths between taking no prisoners with mercyless Techno all the way to full on catchy House that warms…
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Oooooo shiiiiit, this record is all sorts of heat. Groove tools at there very finest, this stuff is tight. This is the new reference, 1055ML speaks to me in ways - insta-buy. JUNO | SOUNDCLOUD
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Fantastic stuff from Kiwi on Futureboogie. Plenty of italo arps and interesting synthwork on show here in an EP that blends a fair few sounds together with some skill. Available direct from Futureboogie Bandcamp.
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I am utterly transfixed by this record, this record feels like I have been on a holiday. Lots of lushness on show here and a lot of musical flair in a typical Tornado Wallace package that spans the feeling of a few different style and a few different…
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A big ol one sided vinyl from the Dj of the moment. The story behind this track is that is was a long time on the notepad before she was able to complete it, written over years and with a real sense of meaning to it. Sometimes epic songs take time, sometimes…
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Easing ourselves nicely and gently into 2017 - the blog is back. Kicking the year off with a simple beat, Mark Forshaw keeps it straight forward and to the point His beat will control.
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It has been a huge year for the immensely respected SAFT / PULP. With records from Dam Funk to more pure underground bliss Patrick has really built something special with his label. So we thought we had to get him on the show for an amazing hour or so of…
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Jamie Trench joins us for the latest No Dough Show. Ploughing his own unique and supremely dance floor ready House sound, the Roots for Bloom head has been killing it this year and this mix put a nice cap on things this year. Busy year for yourself and Roots…
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Black Loops are on fire at the moment with their Feel the B EP on Neovinyl showing just why there is a lot of hype around them. My pick of the bunch on this record is Baustelle, that riff in the 2nd half is just sublime. You can grab this one right now.…
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Loving the aggressive blues this song has, lovely work on the remix making this a must have. Aggressive blues, so 2017. The whole roundup is amazing too. Needless to say Heist know there business and the characters in play for this are all killers. VINYL |…
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Gerd's mixing his usual rhythm with some drenched vocals and early rave synthwork to create something that's pretty kicking. Out as part of a pack of remixes for Tiga's original this one is definitely the pick of the bunch for me - The Black Madonnas mix is a…
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Wanted to give some mad love to this Rico Casazza release on the venerable Archipel Records. Rico's LP is a classy affair, as fit for a House set as it is for something a little more experimental, the production on show here is superb with a real warm edge and…
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Nothing beats the buzz of finding a new artist who is so up your street it hurts, finding Avalon only recently I have been remiss and I am miles behind, so much good stuff from her this new EP is just next level and the one from earlier in the year takes the…
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Ever so weird and quirky, the beat is loose at times and and a touch rough but in a good way. We were drawn in by the complex and otherworldly vibe Brian Nance has managed to craft in Your Love Always. Catch the premiér below! FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
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The man Urulu is on fire at the moment, producing his very own style of rich and musically up for it House. Air Pacific features as prominent arp bass that's paired with the kind of rhythmic class we come to expect from this man. Out on Cascine shortly they…
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This week we welcome our most headest of honcho's at nodoughmusic.com for an hour and a half of pure energy on the decks. Antonio is the man behind the NDV label along with Matt and will be one of our regular hosts on the show going forward. One of the most…
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You don't get more legitimate than Dám Funk and when you pair that with a personal favourite SAFT you don't half get something special. A little more straight up than usual but still as crafted as you expect the Architecture EP is a groovy blessing to 2016.…
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We have the honour of premiering this belter from the Roots for Bloom crowd. Jamie Trench's label has been killing it these past few years and this record see's him aim firmly at the Darker, Jazzier end of the House scene. Smokey beats with an edge of sleaze.…
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This is Mak & Pasteman at their very best, dropping a solid floor burner on the new Lovebox double vinyl from Music is Love. For us easily one of the best collections of the year and an utter must have. Every artist on it is at the top of their game. With…
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You all have the pleasure of our very own Matt taking the controls this week. In a mix which walks through House, Techno and Disco without a care in the world. Perfect Friday music to disappear into. Usually we like to have a bit of an interview along with the…
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Martyn and Steffi are two producers who we have had a lot of respect for here. They have been working together under the Doms & Deykers name for a short while now and this is their first LP and it was a definite insta-buy for me. Evidence from a Good…
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Oooo Organic music are killing it again, this time the super heavy cut from Diego Krause takes the biscuit. Sat on an EP of killers his "Drift" track still shines through. The boy has some talent!. JUNO | SOUNDCLOUD | FACEBOOK
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Fantastic 2 track package of raw jackin analogue Techno. Grad U's Extrasolar Moon pairs infectious rhythm with deep dubbed out acid synth work which make for a very driving track. This kind of energetic and relentless Techno really sucks you into its orbit…
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Next up on the podcast is someone we have been chasing for a while. His label has a reputation from some of the best cuts in the House scene and Sames is taking control for your musical fix for the week. Good to have you on the podcast Sames! Sames is the head…
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We care! The Wolf music guys have put together a little package on 7inch to celebrate their 7 years of existence, and what a 7 years it has been. Some amazing music on here, especially Greymatters return after a short gap, fantastic chunky slow slung rhythm.…
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Picked this lovely little collection up a couple of months back now, amazing quirky remakes that just ooze inventiveness and great vibey production methods going on. Not sure if this one is still available the reworking of Carl Bean is just...perfect. That…
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Bxentric is a guy who we have followed for a fair few years now, it has been absolutely amazing to see his sound progress and his output most recently through his own imprint Nanda Recs has been 2nd to none and turning a lot of heads and getting some solid…
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The man who can do no wrong in our eyes, does goooooood ....again! Denis surely is the king of the riff, and this one is another elevating and massive affair. Marking the launch of his own Sulta Selects label too. FACEBOOK | TWITTER | JUNO
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Rhythm Operator takes us on a dreamy journey through lavishly reverbed vocal tones. Sticking to his core chunky House sound whilst taking the electronica synths and musicality on board from the original his remix turns out more complex and very interesting in…
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Plug Research proving their chops again with a stunning record of electronic genre defying music from Zuricha. Put forward as a journey laced with the subtle melancholia of the unknown by the man himself. This collection has a intricacy in the sounds and ideas…
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She's back...and do we have some good stuff for you coming up! First up to kick things off is a exclusive mix from Finest Wear. The guys have a new release out on Nordic Trax right now, you can check the clips below. Heavy stuff in a 7 track EP that floats…
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Taken from his new EP on Modelhart "Calling" is a classic Houser, rooted firmly in tried and tested drum machine territory and elevated with its tonal interest. The classic drum rhythm stays constant while the music has an almost futuristic ambient soundscape…
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What we have here is serious House business, 4 tracks from four talented producers tied together by a solid club ethos. Deep tracks from a deep label with a Balearic flair that pushes these right onto our radar. Available now on JUNO.
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Really feeling the disco edit goodness from Mr Hawkes here, Discopuss has tinges of recognisable classic twisted into a firmly driving piece, but on this EP it's the stripped back goodness of Doornroosje that take the biscuit. Big rolling bass and stripped…
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More fantastic tech edged Disco / House music from Peggy here. Definitely one of our fav artists so far in 2016. Taken from her upcoming Seek For Maktoop EP. Gou Talk is a melodic twister with a backbone of disco fuelled bass and rhythm. It's position firmly…
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We have a nice exclusive to ease you into the week here from Fabian Kash's latest record on Oh! Stockholm. Dreamy synthwork and a steady pace pick things up perfectly for early monday vibes! You can grab this one now but digital only over here. at Traxsource.…
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Perfect for those long hot evenings, the new Make Believe Disco offshoot from the Sleazybeats crew is all that. Lush sample based soundscapes and irresistibly laid back rhythms set the tone for what should be a label to keep your eyes on. JUNO | Facebook
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Super spacey acid from last year, feels like a real trip through a very weird but friendly other dimension. The riff in this really is something special, bringing a melodic class which you don't often see in the quite unruly acid genre. You can still grab this…
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Jamie 326 launches his own imprint with a pair of expertly reworked mega-classics. Sun sun sun takes some delicious 70's percussion and groove from Jakki's original on Pyramid and flips it with and off kilter bass into a beastly and evocative monster. On the…
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I suppose if you had to limit yourself to one maufacturer, Roland Analogues would be the place to start. So it is without much shock the Analog Roland Orchestra have pulled off another belter! Heavy drum machine's with extra groove work alongside some…
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Two bad ass disco rework here for you, one more true to the original while the other takes things on a slightly more serious tip. Quality Sunday listening.
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Can you think of any better combination? One of Manchester's finest remixed by the heavy duty Bicep boys. It doesn't disappoint, what we have here is an up to date reworking of the classic 90's rave track, those epic pads from the original form the backbone of…
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Always happy to spot a new Ben Sun record, this guy doesn't mess about. The Tides EP comes to us on vinyl in September and is a three track affair, on the lead track we have a very classic bass sound balanced against a funky little worm synth to play with it.…
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The perfect introduction to an extended and hot weekend, this kind of rolling, beautifully progressive House music had it's roots in the 90s but it's a pretty timeless sound. Perfect for when the heats on.
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A nice EP from a new label with a strong message. Doob and Armie are joined by System of Survival and Guido Schneider to make their point. For us the light techno styles of Trade take the EP up a level. Top stuff.
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Nice little tracks from a quality EP to ease you into the week. Felix Harreus provides a dreamy, synthy affair that we like a lot. You can grab his EP digitally now.
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Lovely little EP from Black Spuma which is the pairing of Fabrizio Mammarella (Telespazio) & Phillip Lauer (Tuff City Kids / Talamanca System) these guys got a lot of love for their previous outing on International Feel. These guys are no slouchs and this…
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This Clash-sampling masterpiece from 1989 was a staple in legendary Manchester nightclub the Thunderdome. Every time the resident DJ Jay Weardon put his needle on this record the place erupted unlike any other record could achieve. With the mother of all bass…
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Exclusive first play for you from one of our favorites Kyodai. The new Guri and Tatsu EP on Silence in Metropolis is another high water mark from the DC label that is really starting to pick up pace. The originals mix up that special groove we come to expect…
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For their 10th record, the I Love Acid crew have pulled out all the stops with a star packed record. Luke Vibert and Posthuman really rocked the boat on this one. The vinyl itself is all quality but Luke's production was just a legitimately fresh acid sound…
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Fantastic premiere here from the new division of Plug Research. Dunmore Park present an EP that's all about inventive, intricate and beautifully made House music with a twist. The production on display here is truely a level above. With the Esette remix we…
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Doc Daneeka drops an epic reworking of the classic 2 Bad Mice original, he brings it right up to date and this one is gonna be HUGE! Sampling the Emotions to devastating effects this breakbeat driven monster is perfect for getting people ravin. Limited vinyl…
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From the stable of T&W Records comes the Unleashed Tapes Vol 1. These dark and synthy House cut's are something a little bit special, already doing the rounds for a while and out now on 12", the EP pulls no punches in providing some nicely underground…
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This is no ordinary piece of music. This music actually has medicinal properties. If you are ever feeling a little low, take 2 spoonfuls of this and I can guarantee you will feel better within minutes. The "adlibbed" vocal is sung with such effortless soul you…
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Feel like I slept a little on this from last year, fantastic work. When the sample drops in the middle the track flips, absolutely fantastic. This is a record that pits classic tones, big generous samples alongside gritty modern cuts and dark themes. Even if…
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Heist are at it again, unsurprisingly the new record from Nachtbraker is top notch. Walking the line between heavy and dancable this EP gives us some truly legitimate cuts for all us House heads. Gotta act to react slices samples and musical ideas expertly to…
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The Bicep boys are back and doing what they do so well, taking a classic and giving it a new lease of life. Originally intended for their Essential Mix the track has been officially licensed and prepped for release. You can't beat a bit of Bicep, especialy…
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Not content with producing one of the biggest and best disco tracks of the 70’s with You Make me Feel Sylvester has consistently created cutting edge dance music which not only manages to escape the clichés of disco and transcend the limitations other tracks…
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Aus Music hit their 10th!! year in style with a huge package. With Marquis Hawkes, Bicep, Trevino amongst many other stellar name it appears they have marketed this directly at me. With this release the sheer quantity is matched with sheer quality, exclusive…
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There is an insatiable appetite for edits of all shapes and sizes, but some people are just a cut above. Roots for bloom's Second Hand Audio Gold series is one such outlet that can be trusted to really bring the heat. Roots for Bloom is the brainchild of the…
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Just caught onto this EP from Marcel Fengler and it's flicking all the right switches. Rhythmic, rich...melodic techno that is a dancefloor beast. Kyu is the one which gets me going the most, addictive cuts and rolling evolving rhythm, some classic tones…
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A brand new label has thrown it's hat into the ring with a trio of Italojohnson style cultured Tech. House music with texture and flavour as well as a relentless energy. My pick of the bunch is Give me some of that, synthy, rolling and full of character it's…
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Producer, label manager and purveyor of deep and techno-fied rhythms for over 15 years; Rich Wakley (also known as one half of Techno duo Spektre) has once again produced a tasty sounding EP. Releasing on the likes of OFF Recordings, Roush and Resonance…
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Lovely little find here, Deeply Cultured's 2nd see's Moda take things on a tough interstellar trip. The EP features a nice variety of thickly tonal and lushly driven House. Classic tones and production are paired with fresh ideas and strong tonal vibe. A…
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This raw and heavy duo have just put out a new Materials release that deserves your attention. Materials is the home label for Mak & Pasteman, who push there unique style of full fat Techno slash House. This EP takes some very simplistic elements and bring…
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Big, big big tune here. The Kornél has hit the mood right on the head yet again. Love his freaky but fun music and this thing is going to be massive. Numbers has certainly done a deal with the devil with some of their recent releases. Epic. What that freaky…
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Slowtowns 14th comes from a man named Salt, a man whose deeper than deep melodics really amp up the flavour on this EP. This EP is a lush, nicely pieced together affair with a fantastic tone and pace which really keeps you groovin. The remix from Rhythm and…
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Heavy gear here from Music is loves young pacemaker Liam Geddes. This guys is the kind of rhythm and he has put out a masterclass here, super minimised club grooves with enough heat to fit into just about anyones set. What Liam does here is understated but…
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Lovely number from Peggy Gou on Phonica here, stripped back turbocharged House with a really naturally analogue mix. Peggy Gou is definitely one we are growing to love lately. The Phonica White release is a brief 2 tracker but she has a few other records out…
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Cassy AKA Catherine Britton was born right here in the UK but raised in Austria by her parents. Music played a big part in her life, even at 5 years old where she attended a music school and singing in a local choir. Fast forward a few decades and she's…
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Studio Barnhus are really knocking it out of the park lately, and this track is taken from the highly anticipated LP from Kornél Kovács. I for one am now very excited about this! Kornél Kovács - The Bells (Studio Barnhus): 26.08.2016 = 2 Month...far too long…
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You'd struggle finding a label that this guy hasn't appeared on. Upon You, Circus Company, Hypercolour, Delusions of Grandeur and now the newly relaunched Music For Freaks. The list goes on and on.. Dave delivers what he's know best for, 2 chunky deep cuts…
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Earl Jeffers drop a fantastic record for Ten Thousand Yen, four slices of soul filled, dancefloor destroying House music from a man with much pedigree. Straddling that nice mix between deeper shades and dance-able energy, my pick of the bunch is Pleasure…
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Mitchell is a good friend of ours and someone who is really coming into form lately and it's great to see. This Mathenesserdijk is a masterpiece and a super heavy acid workout, low tempo sleazeyness balanced with just the right amount of 80's power synth. JUNO…
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Lazlo Dancehall is the tasty combination of 50% A1 Bassline and 50% Leon Vynehall. Their work together so far has been tickling our fancy and this new EP gives up four cuts of premium quality House. The EP works through heavy drum tracks, tight edits all the…
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Exclusive première here for you guys. Loveblind is the new record from Londoner Christa Vi, taken from her upcoming album Makeshift Happiness and remixed by some talented individuals. We have been a big fan of James Welsh here for a long time and this track…
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Roundabout Sounds is a label that has released some unmissable records over the past few years, their latest from Orlando Voorn continues that trend. Orlando drops his usual sample based power house A game in the title track. The EP is then rounded out by 2…
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May 2016 sees Marcus Intalex release a 9 track 12” under his tough techno alter-ego, Trevino. ‘Front’ is his double EP/album project which lends a sense of old school rave to our ears, starting things off with ‘Black Cat’, a bold synth manoeuvre teamed with a…
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Casino Times drop their very first full length on Wolf Music. An LP is a tricky affair for any artist, it's not something that's easy to pull off as a package, not like an EP or something smaller can be - they can be simple, often the ideas and concept to keep…
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Like a breath of fresh air the new Studio Barnhus from Lukas Nystand von Unge floats into my record collection with ease. (and it's selling out quick so if you want a copy don't hold back.) In My Heart is the little good times groover that really works for me,…
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Big love for Tensnake's new EP on his own label True Romance. Following a year of crazy non stop touring, Marco spent the first few months of 2016 locked away behind the desk to work on new material. Someone as well travelled as Tensnake means they are subject…
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Hardgroove by name and in this case hard and groovy by nature. Borrowed Identity continue their fine form with a heavy, recognisable vocal laden beast of an EP. Heavy bass drums and big synth work are the chosen medium for this piece. If you are looking for…
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Groovy as hell, clatter is my pick of the bunch from the ItaloBro's EP on the newly formed Suah. Only on their 2nd record so far but going at a fair pace already the boys have done good. Clatter is a monster of a track, reminds me a little of the kind of…
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Taken from Unfugs new LP "The Deep Sea and it's rivals" this beautiful little melodic House track finished the record with the perfect after-taste. The LP itself is almost a concept album, with strong themes over a few different genres and a twisting and…
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Damiano completes the trilogy with Housem III, and in style. For me this is the kind of music Damiano does best. His more relaxed and groove stuff is all good but when he goes for the big tune it always comes off. Big vocals and a thuddy drum track bounce off…
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We are massive fans of Midlands work here, as he drops only his 3rd EP on his very own Graded imprint we were not disappointed. What we have here is a masterpiece of balance between the memorable synth line and the stripped but chunky beats - one for turning…
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Justin Stride delivers some seriously slick deep vibes under his Black Sonix Alias on the newly formed Yell Recordings. The opening track called 'Sounds good to me' carries an addictive groove throughout with some classic house stabs. Don't be put off by the…
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With record store day upon us tomorrow, the fantastic Wolf Music drop their special release and its a tasty pair from the ever quality Medlar. The bassline on Aya Chan is fantastic. Buy this vinyl..not for RSD but for life.
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SlapFunk Records supply us with a funkified release from squad member Julian Alexander – a four part dub heavy EP to wind you up the right way. Releasing on the likes of Adult Only, Blind Box and Dungeon Meat; Samuel Deep’s right hand man goes solo, his…
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This EP is an adventurous collection of sounds and directions from Giorgio. What he is doing so well here is bringing together influences that vary widely in such a compelling way. From the hyper but metronomic and chilled breaks of Along Came Ra which pits…
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Hunee's Hunch music was one of the albums of last year, and we are now treated with a couple of top notch remixes. Both actually come completely from outer space, complete flips that expatriate the original music and turn it into a citizen of another galaxy.…
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Lobster Theremin's see their first release from Grammar of Movement. Thick, inventive and forward looking but classically textured tracks. These play on the LT sound in a way that is a little less catchy, but offering something new. Quality work as always…
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Now this is one firmly hardware heavy LP. Ultramajic has certainly picked up some techno mystique with this bad boy album; with Kris Wadsworth new LP, all eight tracks provide a spectacularly synthesized touch of Detroit darkness. Kris has infiltrated Jimmy…
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The mysteriously unidentified yet massively well known three some - ItaloJohnson, break their silence yet again with a 2 track EP released under their own imprint. ITJ10 – a fist pumping pair that mix rolling grooves with a nice touch of straight up tech…
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One of my all time favourites gets a million dollar rework from Moplen, at least...I assume thats how much he was paid. It's serious business is this. This thing just does sound snappy as hell, crispy dynamic and lush reworking here. Moplen really has killed…
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OK so this record isn't fresh out of the cellophane wrapper, but you know by now that this blog is not just about sharing the new stuff. Fans of Troy Gunner will know by now that he's not shy on taking the mood of a track a deep as the ocean floor. A master of…
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Earth mothern #10 lands at our feet, a weird and wonderful ep brought to you by JS & Andee under their moniker Rk’s. The boys have laid down 4 dirty cuts of raw club oriented tracks with a refreshing uniqueness that would peak even the most battle worn…
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Tasty little label opener for newly founded Paralell Berlin. These guys have been running partys in Berlin for a while but this is their first dip of the toe into vinyl. Daniela La Luz provides a hefty record to get things going at pace. Red Acid is a frenetic…
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Organic music go from strength to strength. Two Diggers provide the soundtrack for a label that is just getting into its stride. This EP features a deep but soulful and fun vibe, plenty going on to keep the dancefloor going. Grab this directly from the Organic…
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Tasty collection from the man known as Red Rack'em. After a string of solid releases this new one continues the trend, this time you get a set of twisted House/Disco tracks that are a cut above. The man's a genius. JUNO
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Deliriously deviant delights from the devilishly decadent Deviant Disco guys. Frank Booker provides 2 utterly lavish reworks with his usual perfection. Both tracks here provide a pretty up tempo disco fix. Buy the vinyl on JUNO
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Stunning record from the Hypercolour chaps. solid remixes ranging from tricky rhythms, full on burners and euphoric stunners. Lining up we have three people we all know, Ricardo Villalobos & Max Loderbauer's mix is a crazy tonally intricate affair, so much…
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Wolf Music introduce a new face to the roster in the for of Mr Fries and he slots in like a grizzled veteran. His originals provide that mix of soulful, musical but club ready House we have come to expect from the Wolf boys. The remixes are pretty special on…
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Frits doing what he does, what he always did and we hope he always will do in a catchy yet uniquely twisted little complex EP. When people talk about artists having a certain sound their own I can often think of no better than Frits Wentink. Melodic, rich and…
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Cape Cod and Label head Sames team up for an almighty 45. What we have here is a couple of expansive and big track, the A side revolves around a twisted synth production and big males vocals. While Sames brings the Acid in his unique style on the B, discordant…
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Organic Music are one of those labels that have been working away, growing stronger and stronger building their reputation with a string of top class vinyls. A label who's roster features some incredible artists like Diego Krause, Chris Carrier and of course…
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Yes yes and yes to this!!! A stonking release on Flashmob LTD by long standing hit maker DJ W!ld. This is underground house in its purest form, no bullshit here. Packed with tasty originals and 3 remixes, we really are spoilt for choice here...
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Denis Sulta, tatoo that name on your body somewhere, do not forget to keep track of this guy. Amazing record from one of the most exciting artists of 2015. Mixing the delicious arp with a fully kickin beat this is one of those rare rare tunes which rips the…
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This LP is a glorious mixture of Techno texture and drive with the warmth any rhythmic musicality you would associated with House. It's a heady mix that epitomises a sound that has been super strong in 2015 and I for one love it. The production is super solid…
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This is Aggbouroughs second release on the new label featuring 2 tracks of block busting chunky rhythms and electronic explorations that compliment each other very well. Aggborough is...
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The production on this is insane. Medlar takes a trip through some serious field recordings here, his individual style of House sees him take you through a few different ideas here and he has brought in the help of Amy May and Laura Fairhurst who lend a hand…
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Fantastic record from PULP, the same guys behind the label SAFT out of Spain. These guys know their shit too, fantastically dreamy at times almost crystalized 80s pads work against the crisp drum work. We have been a fan of these guys for a while. Moon B's…
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Chris Hanna is walking the fine line between House and Techno with his blaster of an EP "Muscle House". Heavy synth work and no compromising product and drum work are the mainstay of his sound. This is music made as much for the peak hour as anything else. The…
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We are pretty hyped for the forthcoming Deep Space Orchestra album, and the thoughtful guys they are have released something to keep us all going. Tasty in its own right the sampler features a couple of killers off the album alongside remixes from Lord of the…
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New Damiano is inbound!! Been a big fan of this guy especially since his previous love based music. He has such a big musical sound, taking influence from a lot of older music and providing some stone cold killers. This album see a variety of different ideas…
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Last month Meda Fury released this gem of an EP from Akua Marcelle Grant AKA Lady Blacktronica. We just couldn't let this one slip by without a blog mention. ..
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Got something a bit special here for you, the original track here is beyond classic and Chris edit is chunky as hell. Take gospel singing, classy piano work and Chris usual skill for bringing a lively production together and you get something that really takes…
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I dare you not to buy this, heard this first one the absolutely spot on Dixon Avenue Basement Jams Boiler room takeover the other week and it tore the place down. Full on non nonsense editing. You can grab this one vinyl at a few places right now as it came…
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Fantastic record from the Slowtown stable here, Suburbs EP is deep and lushly analogue sounding House. Each track has something to offer here and I really wouldn't like to pick a favourite from this slab of wax. Out early in September on Vinyl we predict there…
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Following 2013’s ubiquitous smash ‘Untitled’ and last year’s heavyweight ‘Erotic Discourse’ remixes, Paul Woolford returns to the Hotflush fold with a double-headed cerberus, ‘Orbit / MDMA’. Flexing signature versatility...
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Close the polls, its over guys, album of the year goes to Hunee. This thing is the album format used to its fullest and its a lovely thing to see. Hunees sound is full of quirky inventiveness, off kilter sounds and catchy melodys which all add up to a really…
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It's always nice to give support to new labels emerging onto the scene, and you've got to credit where credit's due. Based in Helsinki, the newly launched Dept. imprint is designed to promote Nordic electronic music whilst pioneering its local talent...
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Wow, someone has kidnapped Stevie Wonder, this is bloody brilliiant. As I bake in the hot studio on a sunny day this makes everything a little bit better. Harvey Sutherlands record on MCDE is fantastic, the synthwork is what ultimately makes it shine, its a…
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Sei A takes his turn on AUS music and serves up an EP ranges from the deep and rumbling, to the unashamedly synthy. This EP feels like an artist exploring different ideas, taking from scenes around his and bringing new ideas into his core sound. Gasp is the…
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Oooooh heavy stuff here from Music is Love. Brave too when you put your stuff alongside the work that inspired it. I have to say tho, it definitely stands up - The PJ tracks are stone cold classics and the new stuff maybe one day be too. Top top work from the…
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Four stunning remixes that flip Todds rather musical originals in four different ways. Pepe Braddock, Joakim and Eric Duncan are on this EP, that tells you what you need to know. Pepes cuts are as usual pretty mindblowing and inventively weird in just the…
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Lovely slice of chunky stuff here from Andrade the whole EP is quite tasty, but I wanted to call out the NAIL remix on this one. This boy is on fire, big fans for life!!! His remix of that lovely mix between hypnotic and forceful, a lovely hollow bassline…
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ome debut coverage for Bumako Recording on the No Dough Music blog. A label run by Jenifa Mayanja since 2007, she's got the vibe firmly set on the deeper shades of house music, but the good kind! This VA is the first part of a 2 release series that will be…
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Records come and go, some good some not so good. But every now and again something special rears its head above this crowded place. From about 10 seconds in I just knew I'd be all over this like a rash. Absolute pure analogue music...
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SoSure Music have been operating for little over 7 months now and already reached release number 8. Quite impressive if you ask me. The release I'm sharing with you today is more upfront than our usual stuff, but I got a great vibe off this one, so here it…
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Birdie is a young and promising techno label run by Trevino AKA Marcus Intalex. Opening the release with a record of his own, Marcus introduces a long time friend to the roster with another great EP from yorkshire based producer Joe Lucas. In terms of…
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Another fantastic and far too quickly sold out EP from the Sleazybeats folks. Bringing the heat this time Junction serves up a bevvy of low slung delights, if you were lucky enough to pick up a copy of this well done. Junctions EP is a pearler especially the…
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Releasing vinyl can be a hard task for a lot of independent artists and labels right now: high minimum pressing amounts at the plant (300 or 500), high costs, difficulties in finding distribution partners, deadstock risks and low margins. http://qrates.com/…
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We've got a delightful mix of tracks for you on this months blogcast. Just under an hour and a half of cracking house grooves that we here at No Dough Music can't get enough of. Mostly new releases but the odd on here and there that's been out a bit...
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Just Jack dropping another bomba here, and by none other than the mythical Mr G. This piece is up to both stables usual stellar standards aswell. TT Rum Bar is the pick of the bunch for me, but only by a super slight edge, yes we wanna get funky and yes we…
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Deep sample heavy house music is catch of the day on Klamauk Records, serving up a Mini LP of pristine quality by Austrian producer Roman Rauch...
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New record on Heist! Always big news as far as we are concerned. This one is a heavy joint straight out of Sligo Ireland, and as it turns out the guys behind this record - Brame & Hamo are some seriously talented guys. Heist whole history has been a string…
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Iron Curtis drops a lovely little groover here, classic tones and chilly pads which take you away to a different place. It's like you were randomly tuning your FM radio and came across a station you never want to leave. Quality work a natural flow and texture…
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Today's blog serves up something a touch more refreshing compared to the recent stuff we've posted on here. Swedish label Local Talk is no stranger to us here at No Dough Music and have yet again proved themselves as purveyors of damn good music...
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Well well well, we're reached that time again where one of our favourite labels AUS, drop yet another thumping piece of electronic goodness. Tom Demac is called to the frontline for this his 3rd EP on the label, and what a blinder it is...
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Ivan Iacobucci is no stranger to the underground house scene having produced music since the 90's and earning releases on key labels like Nite Grooves, King Street and others. This latest EP is all about deeper darker side of house and a debut for the labels…
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Here is the next round up of blogged releases from the website over the last couple of months. Really enjoyed doing this one, featuring some really great releases from labels like Music Is Love...
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The Original is a funky bumpin tech house number but it's the Kyodai remix that I want to focus on here. We've been fans of Kyodai since their emergence on the scene and this remix meets my expectations....
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We've been keeping a close eye on this exciting label over the past year, so it gives me great pleasure to be presenting Legendary Sound Researches next record as a Premiere on No Dough Music...
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The release I want you to listen to today is deep house as 'we' know it - A 4 track record by Giulio Etiope on Italian label Unclear records who delivers a cool and wholesome array of well produced, plump house music featuring Giak & Hester...
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A thoroughbred classic - finally in software form When Manley released what is ostensibly their version of the most venerable of the variable Mu compressor designs - the Fairchild 670 - it quickly became well regarded in the mastering and mixing rooms of the…
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The Swindle boys are back with a slice of super cultured house which we will predict will be huge. There usual flair for the chunky pumping production in this is coupled with music and classy sampling that has a touch of the Von Erckert's about it. Absolutely…
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Manchester's hottest residents and ever green record label - Music is Love release Mr KS's no nonesense...take a trip. Hypnotic club focussed music from start to finish here from the in demand artist. The remixes ups the drama just enough with Mr Furness'…
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Fantastic Man with a rather tropically themed EP here, its a good one too. Walking the line of evoking certain sounds and thoughts whilst keeping it well away from too clichéd territory. I really enjoyed the ideas in this EP - so you will excuse me while I end…
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Frequent visitors to our music blog will recognize that we are quite fond of house music comprised of warm dubby kicks drums, crispy hats and low slung grooves nested nicely around a meaning musical arrangement of some sort. Breaker Breaker Records from...
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AUS are up to there usual tricks and bringing us something tasty and with a bad ass remix that doesn't even need a bassline. Marquis Hawkes is the man of the moment producing the heavy as you like remix and Youandewans originals are belters too.
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Holy crumpets I've got Marasco from our recent podcast to thank for getting me on to this label. The self titled label is run by French Producer Lazare Hoche with 2 fresh releases already in the pipeline...
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The No Dough Music Podcast returns for the year ahead with a sweet little mix from Hawaiian based Marasco. He swerves nicely in and out of various house sub genres for just over an hour, proving that...
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Find your strength in the sound, make your transition There will be people who say you can't, but you will. There will be people who say you don't mix this with that, and you will say Watch me! People will say Play it say that's too risky, and you will take…
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So this ones come a little later than planned, but as the saying goes - Better late than never. December was a quiet month for us on the blog given the holiday break, so I've included plenty of other stuff that's rocking our boat at the moment.
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First blog of the year from me, so thought I'd hit the grounding running with this bad boy from US producer Charles McCloud Duff AKA Matrixxman. 4 wicked tracks that infuse house and techno vibes ready for the floors albeit rather quirky. The opening track…
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Tasty piece of work as always from Freerange, the original I Can Be is reminiscent of the sound Revenge and people like that push to such great effect, growing nicely arranged house music. For me though, this one is all about the remix, Pittsburgh track…
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Easily the brightest start on Local Talk for us is Hnny, his history of tracks is full to the brim with classy affairs. and this new one sider is noth...ing different. For me its the nice groove and rich musical edge that give Hnny his magic often quite simple…
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Holy Camoloy I couldn't listen to this and not share it to all you guys. Saine's latest contribution to Pusic Records new VA EP is just wicked. Thick and crunchy beats that bump along in such eloquent fashion with complementing use of a spoken vocal sample...
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We thought it would be a good time to run a little competition in the lead up to Christmas. Really simple to enter and a wicked prize to be won for 2 lucky people. Here's are the full details -
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It's a great pleasure to introduce two of our hottest new artists to you today, with their debut vinyl sounding so fresh featuring a jazzed out dance floor remix from our boy Oli Furness and a typically next level one from Mr G, we are predicting big things…
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Our 45th podcast comes courtesy of Marco Celeri AKA We Are MAM and the Legendary 1979 Orchestra, where he showcases a fine selection of house music that dates back as far as 1988...
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Back in September I posted the debut release on Jaunt Records by Blackhall & Bookless. A few months on and it's good to see these label following up with another heavy set of tracks by way of the Basement Cuts EP by Deep'a & Biri. As suggested in the…
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Most followers of the underground house scene will be familiar with the Swedish house label Local Talk, who have been chucking out releases for fun over the past 18 months or so. I read a recent interview with the guys who run the label and they spoke of a…
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Blogcast is a neat little idea we had here at No Dough Music, where we round up all the tunes we have blogged on the site the month before, and put them together in one continuous mix. It's cool for people who might have missed any blogs we posted on the site…
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They are at it again, another dreamy production from Floating Points, there music often proves how beautiful an artform our electronic music has become in recent years. In the past it was just for the kids, but the kids have grown up and so has the music.
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One of electronic music’s leading lights, Martin Buttrich is currently celebrating twenty years in the scene. He began his career in German clubs in the nineties, and from there has gone on to work with some incredible acts such as Depeche Mode, Kelis and…
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Only on release number 2, this fresh imprint from Bristol drop their next EP which features some cool as fuck tunes. An Eclectic record with a House and Techno A side and an intriguing down tempo breakbeat Hip-Hop approach on the flip. There are no signs of...
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Urulu comes back with a ep of emotional and synthy house music at its sharpest. Been really enjoying where Urulus sound has been going lately and with the un-believable remix from one of NDV's personal favourites James Welsh this ep is easily a must buy. Big…
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In the lead up to their debut EP on NDV Records , Chris & Antanas drop a seriously slick mix for us on the podcast. These guys have already made quite the impression with their productions on the forthcoming 'Afrikaan Donce EP'. A 4 track release which was…
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Newly formed London duo Chris & Antanas are new to the roster here at NDV and have proven, certainly to us, that they're capable of producing some seriously on point smokin hot tracks. With an EP already locked in, we asked the two if they could produce a…
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Mr G is an artist who holds nothing back in the studio, his music is strong club music but it always has a message and in this latest release he often puts across deep emotion of the kind other artists find hard to reach. So disclaimer up front, In the past…
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One half of the stellar Session Victim, Hauke Freer is to release a very tasty little record of edits on Oye- Records, there are shades of the same vibes you get with his work in the duo, but alongside it he veers into much more editey territory, its a classy…
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Only on their second release, Voyage recordings are racking out the goods yet again with this superb EP from Harvey Sutherland. Harvey is an analog synthesist from Melbourne, Australia. A true musician with an abundance of talent...
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The Doc continues to make waves across the underground scene with his latest EP. A diverse set of tracks which really emphasize the versatility of Frenchman. We're treated with music that spans from house to disco...
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When this chap hit the scene he was known to most as Villalobos's protege, who heavily endorsed the young Romanian going back about 8 years or so. He's since been a dominating force in the underground house scene with a global DJ schedule and biannual sets at…
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This juicy free download marks the launch of a new music brand called Mind Flux curated by Michael L Penman and Mathieu Mirande. Whilst this tracks veers into more tech territory than we're usually accustomed to...
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There is no stopping Oli Furness, hot ep after hot ep. Getting better and better as time goes by, next up for him is a heavy threesome for Morris Audio. The big one for me is the middle track "Fading Light" genius little melodic flip halfway through. Top…
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Blogcast is a neat little idea we had here at No Dough Music, where we essentially round up all the tunes we have blogged on the site the month before, and put them together in one continuous mix.
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Session Victim album alert, and its a top one. Player with samples of the whole thing is up, now usually we don't post if the clips are too short but since its the whole album its a sweet listen in itself. Never Forget still my fav....will post again when we…
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The Monologue series (founded by Ben Gomori) are about artistic expression at its best. A simple concept where an artist is invited to compile and execute a continuous mix of their own productions, remixes or edits...
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The Culture Vulture, fun and useful. As you know we really are into hardware/analogue sound here at No Dough, but we try not to be snobs when it comes to how we get that sound and in our modern world the possibilities are becoming endless. In fact when we…
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A1. Afrikaan Donce A2. Hear The Singing B1. Afrikaan Donce (Mr.G's Payback Remix) B2. Hear The Singing (Oli Furness's Jazzy Reshuffle)
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London duo Dusky, real names Alfie Granger-Howell & Nick Harriman have got a very special event lined up which will take place at The Laundry, London E8. They'll be playing to an intimate crowd of 800 lucky people for the entire evening. That's right, from…
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Jordan Peaks own imprint Rogue Society has reached its 3rd release and continues shine with another pick'n'mix EP of techno by Esteban Adame. 3 original tracks of intricate electronic creation. No stranger to...
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I love that feeling when you hear a new track and its just storming, MRSK take a bow! No messing full on blunderbuss to the head but still dancing. The remix is on one of the tracks from the recent Detroit Swindle album, there no slouches but with this remix…
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You'll all be familiar with the ever growing music portal Mixcloud. Designed specifically for DJ mixes and radio shows which can be uploaded by users to the cloud and streamed on demand by people...
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Working as a mastering engineer, over time, you pick up some really handy skills, skills that are totally separate to those you might need during mixing and writing. In many ways it is a completely different way of thinking than that which is needed to master…
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A movie about the TR-808 can be no bad thing, in fact there are a few things coming up in this kind of history vibe that I am looking forward to.
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Ooosh heavy sample pack alert, big fans of what the boys over at Samplephonics do, maybe we will drop a review on one of there packs in the near future for a more indepth look. But this Vol2 of Crate Diggers sees a return to one of our favourite of there's.…
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West London duo Maison Sky have put out a recent tight 2 track EP on newly formed label Materials, which I think you ought to hear. Both tracks have got real energy, particularly around the...
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Wow we have a huge soft spot for Session Victim here at ND, and this one from there upcoming album is incredible. I first heard them performe it on RA's Sessions streams and have been obsessed with it since. Beautiful piece of work here expertly grooving…
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Kicking stuff here from the Mr Saturday Night crew. Relentless beat, techno twists and progression and a warm production feel that makes me feel all cozy inside. This vinyl is going to be big as the nights grow longer, colder and we need to dance to keep warm.…
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The Beesmunt boys from Amsterdam are easily become some of my favorite producers at the moment. They first caught my attention on Bristolian label Just Jack, and this follow up EP has raised the bar yet again. These guys know exactly...
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It always excites me when the inbox pings and there's a fresh release form DJ Sneak's 'I Am A House Gangster' waiting for me. This bad boy EP from Russias leading Underground house producer Tripmastaz is what this label is all about...
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Thought I'd kick the week off with some sampled based bumpin house from Swedish label Karlovack. Mr Tophat & Art Alfie themselves run the label and dish out a cool feel good vibe record...
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Fierce proponents of the Scottish YES vote, and one of my favourite labels Dixon Avenue Basement Jams are at it again. So far there catalogue of releases has been far from shabby featuring a lot of Marquis Hawkes will do that for you. But this new one is…
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Newly formed Jaunt Records have set a high benchmark with a nice package of deep Detroit influenced techno. Blackhall & Bookless are long serving residents of the Jaunt events...
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Something a little more off the wall than my usual dose of bloggage. Midland got me on to this, released back in July on Get Me! SNB has got some serious pump and shuffle...
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Ok so this one might be about 5 yrs old but holy buckaroo does it still cut the mustard. When an artist like MCDE remixes and artist like DJ Sprinkles , it's fair to say the outcome will be rather spectacular...
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Bad Ass EP here on People Must Jam. Flew into my cart in seconds, the Graffiti House EP really offerings something fresh and little different with a touch of the 80s and other eras. Grab yours at JUNO.
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Not only is Andy Ash an all round top bloke, he's got some serious production skills and can handle 2 decks and a mixer extremely well. Off the back of his track on our NDV003 Vinyl , Andy has put together a new mix full of dynamic house vibes, that really…
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It's rare we post something from the Defected label on the blog, but the boys done good on this record and we have been a fan of for a long time so to see it get some cracking remixing and a big release is massive. Big up to all the folks involved in this and…
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Super freshly dropped on Chicago Damns soundcloud literally just then, but this thing is so fresh I had to blog it straight away. KISS is a feisty little number that wouldn't seem out of place on Roule record from the 90s, but with the balls to make it totally…
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I was made aware of this little beauty last month, and could'nt NOT post about it. A track that epitomizes the very essence of what summer is all about... good vibes...
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Troupe might be more commonly know to most as promoters who put on boss parties in London and Bristol, bringing together artists like Gerd, Ejeca, Dusky, Citizen and Green Velvet to audiences gagging to throw some shapes, correct?...
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Looooooove this, 4 cuts from amazing artists and the whole energy of the ep is poppin. Meaty beaty house music at its finest, you really ought to buy this this record! There is stock at JUNO. You could also get a slightly more special Gold stamped copy if you…
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Phil Week's label continues in its quest of finding raw undiscovered talent and delivery rock solid underground house EP's. The latest addition to Robsouls ever growing roster is Ander B...
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A1. Kirill Tipo - Call The Police A2. Dead Rose Music Company - A//R//D (Crue Remix) B1. Andy Ash - Three Buttons B2. Dead Rose Music Company - A//R//D PRE-ORDER THE VINYL HERE
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Ruff and ready cuts on Hype LTD here, The Analogue Cops, Hot Brass Dance is full on booming club fodder, superbly driven kickdrum heavy house music. Got my copy, have you got yours? JUNO
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You need this in your life, awesome piece of art from the Caribou - incredible synthwork and production too. You can grab this over at Phonica
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Compared to our regular blog output, today's choice is on a more techno driven tip. The Air London imprint returns this July with its thirteenth release, coming courtesy of rising DJ and producer Rachel Lyn who offers...
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Greek DJ and producer Sek features on the No Dough Podcast this month. A main stay on Lost My Dogs records and partial to churning out bouncing house vibes on the regular, Sek's mix is full of good time summer vibes...
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We love to see emerging talent here at NDM and thrive off knowing what drives their creativity in the Studio. Our next artist interview is with Rhythm Operators - a young lad from the USA who I'm sure you'll be hearing a lot of over the next few years, here is…
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Futureboogie present their summer release with a 3 track single by Downtown Party Network, and boy is it a blinder. All three tracks massively bring on the heat in their own unique way...
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Powerful stuff as always from TIEF, the legendary venue and label puts out another great record. Sisterhood supply the jams for this one, with Bicep on the remix. Top quality stuff all round gotta say the pick for me is Doublespeak, really kicks the ep off…
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Another top release from Leon Vynehall on Royal Oak, really feeling this one. Should be big this summer. Think endlessly twisting and evolving nature with an almost hypnotic quality. Perfect to lose your shit too. JUNO
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Epic piece of double vinyl action here from the mighty Music is Love gang. If your into house music, and you like the very best super heavy club stuff, this collection has a little bit of everything for you, every single person on this EP is kicking ass and at…
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Our next Studio Talk interview is a very special one indeed. Collectively across all his different aliases Neil Tolliday AKA Nail, has released more music than most could only ever dream of. We've got him right here, right now, telling us all about his life as…
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First Impressions count Today I am taking a look at the latest of UADs wonders! I have to admit that, I am utterly smitten with this piece of kit. The saying goes that first impressions count, and that was definitely true here. The first time I tried out this…
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I'm not going to say much about this record other than that it's an absolute bomb from Australian label Instinkt!
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This is our first Sample Pack Review as part of our wider reviews section. Now reviewing and recommending other peoples sample packs when we sell our own may seem a little odd, but here at ND we don't care about that kind of thing. Whats more important is…
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Check out truant on this EP immediate, absolutely banging, amazing bit of techno. Haven't spotted a vinyl on this yet but trust me, I will be ever vigilant. Big big music here from Alan Fitzpatrick on Cocoon.
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Tornado Wallace on the new ESP institute EP does not disappoint. Soft light is the big heat on this record but all three are worth owning, don't dawdle.
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Lost My Dog records have been churning out deep house cuts for ages with some 60 odd releases under their belts, so a mix compilation approach was an inevitability. The concept is simple...
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Francis Inferno Orchestra album inbound, and its a beauty. We have been massive fans of this guys stuff for a long time and this new LP is the best yet. Making great use of a single piece of vinyl and an LP format featuring 7 tracks this record is killing it.…
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As we tease in our new monthly mix sessions called Let's Dance here at No Dough Music, founder and co-owner Antonio Monllor has taken to the plates and mixed up well over an hours worth of deep and heavy house...
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Really strong remix here from Deetron, nice melody and vocal and that rising pad just takes the biscuit. Gets a bit acidy later on to boot.
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On and extremely raw tip here from Mr Rack'em. Just listen the vocals gloriously rough edges, good music isn't always about nice clean production in fact it mostly never is and this is a prime example of what I am talking about. Upcoming on Telefonplan this…
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Always nice to hear some stuff from Daniel, a close friend of the label and his new one on Delayed Audios new ep is top notch. Typical driving house music from the man.
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Out soon on Royal Oak, SDC drops this little beaut - really big almost early sasha and true progressive (when it was good early 90s) vibes going on here. Really cool sound and progression all wrapped up in Space Dimension Controllers usual feeling. Love it.
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You may have gathered that from a previous blog, we're fans of Hudd Traxx. A solid UK based label with a strict house music policy...
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Albeit a digital only release, it's bloody fantastic to see Duriez (Brique Rouge) back in action alongside Manual-M on Classic Records. The Frenchman has been around for yonks and released on some of the most established labels in...
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Another record in the bag for Oli, and probably his best to date. A full house of quirky, raw and powerful house music, this ep is all up front stuff with no messing around. This man has had a lot of records out lately, all worth your time.
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Dutch label Legendary Sound Research have delivered some tasty vibes right here, just in time for the summer season. Let's be honest there is a tonne of stuff out there which has got no soul to it, no body or feeling,...
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Label founder Maxim steps up to deliver his labels 15th release. The opening track caught my attention from the word go, a tight house groove that later gets some smooth organ treatment and builds nicely at the break before dropping back to the 4/4.
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Meda Fury is a new label from London who's ethos is putting out quality house music in all it's various forms. Their second release comes from a very talented Japanese producer named Takuya Matsumoto who can evidently...
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Ok so lately on the production blog we have been sharing some thoughts on some super useful bits of kit we use and we have decided to make it official and launch a Reviews section on the site which I will be adding too regularly from now onwards. These wont be…
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Posting about other podcasts is kind of a first for the No Dough Music blog, so i thought it would be nice to diversify life a little and balls to it!
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I had no idea about this release until it got tweeted by one of the artists behind R&W. As soon as I saw the name ' James Welsh' it took me all of 1 second to click on the link and listen...
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Following on from last years very exclusive (only 100 copies in the UK kind of exclusive) 'Tribute 89', the Italian chaps F.T.G and Marco Riff have finally set a date for the release of FTG002...
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The track I am blogging today is taken from Uone's new Gang of Snorkels EP on Tonkind. A rather more techy vibe across the whole release with some decent remixes by Samual Fach and Yapacc...
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Once again showing a flair for, subtle and infectious use of groove and melody Floating Points provide a masterclass in King Bromeliad, this thing is anthemic is so many ways. I love it. JUNO soon...
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Delusions of Grandeur follow up the impressive Borough 2 Borough album from 6th Borough with an impressive package of remixes. Really impressed with the Cuthead remix in this package, really strong remixes all round actually. Ben La Desh is becoming easily one…
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A limited hand stamped 12" released on the 10 of March. Feeling the vibes that Cozzy is putting out these days, tight production, well balanced and altogether full on...
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So the Music is Love boys and girls go from strength to strength, still releasing hit records alongside there new residency at Sankeys in Manchester if you ain't been yet make sure you do. One of the freshest nights out around. Really good to see an EP from…
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2 wicked tracks here on from the Exploited label. The Round Table Knights get all jazz funk on us with their track Midnight Spark, a funking bassline and a Rhodes is all you need...
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Quality EP from our friends over in Saint-Petersburg here, it's nice when an EP is put together with such skill that you pretty much want and would play every single track on it. Out on Juno super soon so don't miss this one, Godzillas been going from strength…
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A man who helped start it all and has left a legacy to the world that's completely unforgettable and irreplaceable. The godfather of house - RIP. No need for more words of tribute...he lives on through his music.
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Dutchman Frits Wentink caught our attention last year after his outstanding EP on Wolf Music and continues to impress here with his obscene remix of Purple Velvet's - All My Days...
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A fresh an exciting label called Dext Recordings has emerged from London and open their doors with a hefty EP from Bristolian producer dubspeeka. Coming out on both vinyl and digital...
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This record is just wicked, production at its finest yet again from Max Graef. 2 original cuts of wonder beats that have such a distinct and cool vibe. Glen Astro gets the pleasure of...
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Been looking forward to this new album from FIO and the first previews out the gate do not disappoint. Typically of the man this track balances raw with lush. Making this thing a lovely listen. Album is out soon May 19. Will post pre-orders when we see them.
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Todd Terry needs little introduction, so let's get straight to it. Love Acid is an original work from the New York House don, which was originally released on his own label...
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Mr James Welsh is back with another sun kissed & synthesized treat from his Balearic studio. I don't know what is in the water out there but it seems to work. Inventive and warm as usual.
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The fifth release on Courtesy Of Balance supplies nothing but bump and groove to the arena. Samuel Andre Madsen AKA NWS hasn't cut any corners here to deliver a quality Deep House record...
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We thought we would do more of our articles which walk the line between editorial and reviews. In fact what we plan to do is just share stuff we think you will find useful, the good stuff, the stuff that's worth checking out. Not only that but tell you how we…
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The records opens with Banger, which is exactly what you'd expect with a name like that. A rolling monster of a track full of life that would make any techno producer proud of...
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Something fresh from the Music is love family, this time Colman Buckley takes them on a new path that see the launch of there M.I.L sublabel. What you have here is a bunch of tracks which all push onwards, not relying on whats current or now, and offering…
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Hands down one of the most beautiful records I have heard in a while, there was some issues with the pressing of this and a delay, but once it came out it went bloody fast. Are there any left now? I am not sure, but I got mine though heh!If you move fast,…
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This one is just lovely, lose yourself in its lush sampled and reshuffled house grooves. Simple and effective. Of course this ones up for grab on vinyl from JUNO. Things don't need to be perfect to be beautiful.
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To kick this week off on the blog is a cool deep house debut from Italian duo SKMK (S!LK & APON). Giving Up On You is a fresh 4 tracker loaded with deep subby beats, touches of organ chords...
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Another massive EP from Ben La Desh, we are massive fans of his work here. This vinyl puts together a selection of tracks which are as interesting as they are dancefloor pleasers. Why don't You has to be my favorite but you can't forget the others either. JUNO
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With always one ear to the ground when it comes to Leeds based 2020 Vision records, I was really pleased to see a Nicholas EP on the schedule. He's an exceedingly talented Italian producer...
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Love certainly is in the air today, so it felt only right to include some of on the blog today. There are a tonne of tunes out there titled 'love', but this particular one by John Massiande...
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Tim Van de Meutter AKA Locked Groove has only been putting out stuff since only 2011, but has made an solid impression of his work on labels like Hotflush, Turbo and of course We Play House...Get your hands on this from JUNO
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When I saw a Hardfloor remix in the press release when this came through I thought...'ooooh, looking forward to this'. It was as expected - A good 7 minute dose of mind boggling...
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Dario delivers 2 stompers here on Zurich's Hive Audio imprint. 'Life's a B' thumps along without a care in world of anything expect a huge kick and a looping vocal. Great warming up tackle...
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Feeling this new EP from Damiano on AVA. His album left a big impression last year with me and caused me to check out his earlier stuff which was equally stellar and this is ticking all the right boxes yet again. Required listening over at AVA if your not…
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Our main man Oli has a new EP out on the formidable Morris Audio. and this record is no different from there usual high bar stuff. Loving the originals and the Urulu remixes just take this EP to the next level. JUNO
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We had Oli take you through the production of one of his new tracks (unreleased and hot off the press might I add) including the actual jam recording that turned into the final track. We hope to do this more often as I think it provides a really nice insight…
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Not content with running one of the most on point clubs in London, the guys behind TIEF go from strength to strength with there label. Each piece of wax is top notch but Glare on the latest is quite something, intense and melodic its quite a trip. Dig in. To…
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My collection of records from Classic is quite impressive and goes back to my days living in Manchester, where Eastern Bloc, Piccadilly and Vinyl exchange were my local shops for tunage. So it's so good to see...
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6th borough project storm back with what has to be the first must buy album of the year, what we hear is an evolution of there sound. Keeping the sound we know and love but evolving it into something totally fresh. Take notes guys this is how you keep yourself…
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Heavyweight music on Dixon Avenue again, home to the likes of Marquis Hawkes, Juxta Position and of course VernoN. New Beats is a pounding 4 track ninja of a record which...
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Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge, *cough* I mean yea sure it's alright. Actually...Hezbolla is another stone cold killer from the man from down under, although I am pretty sure some kind of pact with the devil has gone on here. Coming soon on lets play house. JUNO
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Lenny and Francesco AKA L'N'F are two dudes from Switzerland who have done everything from opening a record shop, to promoting events and of course producing and DJing since around 1991...
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Our friends over at camp Soul Notes open the year with a blinding record from Efenkei. It's the 4th in a series of much more aggressive and raw sounding house/techno...
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To commemorate reaching 10,000 Soundcloud followers, Ali has posted a track up for everyone to get their mits on. Common practice this day in age and a lot of the time freebies can be just plain average BUT...
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2nd: Now the time of mass edits being the in thing was long gone but the artform is still there and this vinyl from Dead Rose Music Company really blew me away, absolutely top class reworking done with such skill and finess. Seriously one of my favorite…
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It's in a number 6 for us this year, Sky is a dreamy and synthy piece of classic James Welsh, melodicly and in terms of the way his pieces come together so nicely as a whole this guy is streaks ahead.
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So as we continue our frenzy of end of year top10 list style blogging to keep you all entertained. I came to think, what would 2013 have been without the Wolf music boys, another massive year for them lots of success and nothing they don't deserve. This one…
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So as the year comes to an end, it seems to be a modern tradition we all do top10s of fucking EVERYTHING - top10 hams, top10 impressions of Jesus, top10 adult bookstores. Anyhow who are we not to join in with the festivities, so were gonna bring you our 2013s…
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It has been a lengthy process on both parts to make this happen but with a little patience, all came good. We thought a special mix for the Christmas season was in order...
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So with a little bit of crate digging and the help of some fresh promos from labels like I'm a house Gansta, Manucci's Mistress and Global Ritmico, I've put together a mix straight for the dancefloor...no messin!
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The second Robsoul EP to make the blog over the past few months. A Block Trax Volume 2 by Nail comes with 4 cuts of no nonsense house beats...
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Kolour LTD has had such a strong year, easily one of my favorite labels, so it was a pleasure to ask Mike to come on the podcast and do a little mix for us. A vinyl only mix, he dusted off his decks and records and has spun this for us, a mix of classics, new…
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On Wild Oats a year or so ago, this is mind melting stuff. Rhythmically complex but with out of this world drive. Not sure if there are any vinyls still around but please do call in or send a letter to let us know!
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10 Years of Virtue & Vice is packed with no nonsense groovin house, making good use of vocal samples, filters and punchy beats. If you're into it them I suggest you have a scan through the Hudd Traxx back catalogue...JUNO
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What a Fantastic EP on Lets Play House from Mic Newman as Great Man, wait...is that great EP by Fantastic Man, or Fantastic Great man Mic Newman. Errm.... Without any further ado...
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UK trio Slum Science have been around for over a decade, continuously evolving as a group and pushing fresh house music onward an upwards. This mix is bumpin house right the way through...
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This 3 track EP on Organic Music opens with a simple but effective track full of percussive stabs and general deep house vibe. Chris Carrier beefs up the low end on his remix and adds more playful groove to the whole thing...
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So who remembers this then? Love it or loath it the original was a commercial classic years back, but there is a hidden gem on the vinyl which as the remixer suggests himself 'is as fresh as ever'...
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Peppermint Jam Records (Origin Hannover Germany) have been going for a good 18 years and released a lot of records that have become the house classics of today, so it made my hears prick up to find out...TRAXSCOURCE
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They mysterious and elusive master of the coloured 10inch - Crue drops a remix on Freerange for the men of the moment Detroit Swindle, the originals in this package are of the usual stellar standard but for us the Crue remix just has that little touch of magic…
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Originally released on vinyl (according to discogs) back in 2010 and with a recent re-issue, it has already sold out on Juno. No surprises there either as this a damn good representation top draw underground house music...JUNO
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The groove on this is so tight, so well put together and danceable. The A side Soul Power is the top dog here, really feeling it's tried and tested formula but pull off so well that it makes it well worth a listen! BUY
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Big 12" here on numbers, grab a copy over at Rubadub - Simultaneously out for all you digi fiends too, beatport has what you seek.
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'At Night' is off the new EP by Alci called 'Early Beginnings Part 3'. It's clear to see why label boss Phil Weeks signed this guy up to the Robsoul family, a perfect fit if ever I've heard one....JUNO
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The latest release on Spain's Soul Notes label is a bit of a Jekel & Hyde affair by newcomer Loskober. The lead track 'Random Crash' can be best described as the result of a 303 and MPC going out for dinner, getting drunk then heading home and getting…
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Been getting more and more into Max Graef lately, I love his mix of sampling heavy, noise and vibe heavy, dirty but musically perfect records... thats what important when putting tracks together its doesnt have to be crystal clean, just has to get the music…
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Our brother from another mother Mr. James Welsh has only gone and done it again. Fresh from a new EP on Hypercolour and of course his beastly track Leatherman from our latest NDV002 release, the boy is on a role...
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Every once in a while you might hear a record, and from the very first listen you think to yourself 'wow this is going to stay with me for a long long time'. Well for me, this is one of those records....
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If you haven't woken up properly yet due to a heavy weekend (ADE perhaps) and an early start for work, then play this mother a few times, that'll sort you out...JUNO
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Really quality ep from Mr Vynehall, big and synthy in this track, definately my pick of the bunch but its worth picking up the whole vinyls as its all stuff you need to own. JUNO
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Robert Hood, Robert Hood....Robert Hood! Repress Repress please Repress JUNO These definitely have the tempo to keep up with the Big Doint record we blogged, another big favorite of ours...not to even mention his recent and stellar floorplan album.
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There was a lot of hype going around about a Maceo Plex mix of this the other week, but gotta say the original is one bad ass track. Sound Stream nails it, no need to play the remix for me.
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Creme Organisations next record is heavy, with 3 tracks all very different and full of analogue sound (which you know we like here at NDM). The opening track 'Nina at the boiler room' is and acid filled stomper...Out now at Juno
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By looking at the track list of the latest release on our label NDV (listen here), it is clear to see that we are fans of what these guys do in the studio...Out now on Juno
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Robsoul label boss Phil Weeks has a 7 track (double 12") vinyl release out now called 'The Art of Sampling' , and for today's blog I have chosen a track called Portrait in Jazz...JUNO
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This album is amazing, the variety and the quality here is next level. It's nice to hear someone making great use of the album format and pulling it all off with such class. If you havent bought this record already, which I would find hard to believe, you…
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Lucky to receive the promo for this a week or so ago, Casio is the 2nd track on his new release for Resonance Records. The beats are fatter than a force fed goose, putting any decent sound system to the test.
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I'm chuffed to bits I came across this label sooner rather than later, and aaaaaaaaaaall the way from down under too. Cuckoomusic pushes homegrown talent who offer fresh house and techno...Pre-Order from Juno
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Really into Liams work, he is reletively new on the scene but his production just ...smacks! This guy will go far. His entry into the already stellar music is love series stands easily alongside the others and is a must buy. DIG IN
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A1 - Deep Space Orchestra - Holler at McDuff A2 - Tim Vitá & Oliver Gehrmann - Cats Piano B1 - James Welsh - Leatherman B2 - Oli Furness - The Hare and the Peacock
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This lovely collaboration is off the forthcoming album 'Between Stars' by Maurice. The track is called 'Home' combines live bass with well structure keyboard melodies.This one's a Beatport exclusive.
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Yes it's always nice to get free music, and it's even better when the quality is outstanding. Tim has been kind enough to offer a freebie from his studio in the lead up to our next big VA vinyl...
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Skippy percussion and wonderful stabs is what this remix is all about. Ghosts on Tape likes to do things big, loud and dirty - if you listen to some of the other stuff this guy does then this tune is rather tame in comparison. Love it though JUNO
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Really feeling this new on the mighty AUS Music from Dusky, catchy as hell. There is presales up on JUNO but you will have to wait 10 more days to get your hands on this bouncy little piece.
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One of our favourite producers at the moment and regular on our own NDV label Mr. James Welsh applies productive flare to the popular Maribou State release on Southern Fried...
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Want this big time, sounds so fresh. This would work right now....need copy now...discogs seems to be the place to go. Romanthonys back catelog includes some amazing stuff always worth trawling through.
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Ralph Lawson gets to work on a remix here for Moodymanc. Ralph explains that this is the first work he has ever done under his own name, as its always been under 2020Soundsystem etc...
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Andy Ash features on the latest NoDough Podcast, this boys will also be featuring on one of our NDV vinyls in the very near future. We cant wait to share that with you but in the meantime enjoy an hour of him going down on the decks. Will get a tracklist for…
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This is one epic slice of edity goodness - not a sight of take that anywhere just a mega tune. Sshhhhhh vinyl here JUNO
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So it's Friday the 13th, which to some might mean spooks, bad luck etc and to others might mean jack shit. I' m not superstitious at all but for fun I thought I'd post something...BEATPORT
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Mixing it a little hot, ok a lot hot...this new one from Francis Inferno Orchestra is basically a pan boiling over in musical form. SHIT HOT
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Andy Ash's forthcoming EP on Saft is top stuff. The A1 track 'In Love' makes use of an exceedingly famous vocal layered over Andy low slung deep groove...Pre-sale over at JUNO
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Happy start to the week everyone, hope your weekend was filled with joy ;) Happy to present the latest output from Kolour LTD, which follows nicely on from ..well....Part 1 believe it or not. Out 25th of Oct ! JUNO
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Wowowowoowow, this package really gets me excited, Basic Soul Unit remixes of Kyodai's - Moving, really killing it, I mean REALLY......vinyl out soon from CLONE
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This record might be pushing on 2 years old, but lord above does it still get my groove on. If you're a fan of Maya then this is surely already in your bag. Vinyl in stock at JUNO
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New on Freerange, Andre Lodemann takes Jimpsters - Towards The Seer for a spin, really into this nice mix between the acoustic and the synths. Out in a week or two grab the vinyl HERE
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Nick and Gregor's release on Get Physicals sister label Kindisch stinks of analogue hardwear and is the best thing that has come from Kindisch to date in my opinion...
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Mikki is part of the Music Is Love (MIL) record label and Artist Agency. He's done us a fresh exclusive mix of groovy house beats and answered some questions we threw at him, so turn it up and take it all in!
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A chuggy house roller from last year makes the blog today, a nice 1 sided 10" to warm your cockles ready for the weekend. Echonomist (Petros Manganaris) has also got a new release...
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From a couple of years back this is a sublime piece of work, have a lot of love for Session Victims output but this one is just too good. If your willing to take a trip over to Retreats webshop there are even some copies still available in extra nutty 180grams…
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Last Night On Earth is Sashas label for emerging talent and his own solo productions. Now on it's 22nd Vinyl release the label continues to deliver solid house music in its various forms. The Island EP is nothing short of stunning...
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To begin this weeks action on the blog is a lovely free download from Australia's Future Classic Label. Bodhi get to work on a remix here of Charles Murdoch - Dekire feat. Oscar Key Sung, the lead track...
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It gives me great joy to post music from close friends of ours. We launched our NDV label with an EP by this fella , and quite frankly he hasn't stopped smashing out the tunes since. Oli Furness is a northern monkey just like me...
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A cheeky little green transparent 12" up for you next. This came out last month but its that good I couldn't possibly let it slip through the net. The EP is one track delivered in 4 different ways...
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We welcome a new face to the ND Podcast series today or should that be no face? Jack Nanda is fresh and kinda mysterious guise who really sets the tone for what's to come in this mix...
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Today I have pulled this one out which veers into warm techno territory away from the 'Summer Mode' that we are all in. Emerald is the A-side on this newbie by Philogresz..
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Our next Studio Talk is with 2 friends who have been grafting hard in the studio over the past few years to really carve a vibe of thier own. Collaborating can be a tricky task but Tim and Oliver seem to have thier work flow nailed down. Individuality plays a…
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Padraig returns to the podcast, sharing his own unique take on pumping summery jams. Good to have him back...
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Atticus Jacks new EP on extended play, fresh as you like. These tracks are super tidy and really pushing on. Keeping an eye on this one.
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Kyodai's consistent high level, and un mistakeable sound continues in this lovely remix for Dessous, no links to the vinyl yet but this is sure to feature in my record box real soon. (I Hope)
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It's nice to be able to share a bit of music from a friend, the guys behind the Bxentric have put together a proper vibey release here. With Glasgow undergrounds Kevin Mckay teaming up with Phil Kelsey for the pick of the bunch for me. Synthy bass, dreamy…
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Today's blog is on a slightly more techno house tip. This newbie from Michel de Hey's label has a really strong opening track which will be a sure favorite for many..
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This came out on the 11th of July and has had a tonne of support already, so I thought I'd give it that little bit more. I'll let the music do the talking on this one...
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This is the second time I have blogged a release on Hell Yeah records, but there aren't any rules here so we can do what we like ha. One track stood out for me when I...
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If it's versatility your after then this record could be for you. The lead track, which is my favorite, has been described as 'Chunky Rough up house beats'...
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I'd never heard of the artist Gnork until just recently. A relatively newbie to the scene by the looks of things. If this EP is anything to go by...
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Bit quiet of late on the blog, so to bump start the flow again is a new EP by Almost from Glasgow. The lead track 'Colour Me' is a lot of fun...
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To wrap things up this week up I'd like you to sit back, relax, play this track and just let it take you away somewhere. Maybe into a deep thought or memory...
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Some of you may recognize the name Tief as the forward thinking electronic music event held at the magnificent Corsica Studios in London...
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Now then...... If you happen to be playing at an outdoor gig this summer and your slot is when the sun is rising, then this could be just the ticket for that wonderful moment...
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Outernational deliver their seventh release on wax which they describe as a low slung deep vibe, and they're not bloody wrong either...
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The Lockdown party remix is the third and final track on the History of Dates EP. Not too dissimilar from the original , just slowed down a notch, some extra heavy bass drum...
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This release is superb with quite an old school vibe on the whole. You can really get a feeling for the hardware used on these tracks...
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There is no denying that I do like my techno, not the banging hard stuff, but the warm and soulful variety. Techno that tells a bit of a story...
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ung Hand is a 22 year old producer from the Netherlands. A youngster who clearly has no fear in what he does and is already carving a vibe of his own with endless boppin deep house tracks..
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What is analogue? People really like to talk about “analogue sound” but the way we talk about it often isn't as clear as it could be especially to people with no prior experience of working with hardware. So it is not surprising to me that we also hear a lot…
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Margot are pepe and giaga-robot from Italy. I am glad I stumbled across these guys just recently because their output of music is brilliant...
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A track which I will never ever ever get bored of. A timeless classic that will raise the roof of most venues even today, 13 years since its first release...
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Sunset music with a bit of grit. I have always been into Erdbeerschnitzel and this one really is next level. Cushion is a masterpiece, the flute for the lead sounding gloriously warm and smushy (is that even a word? I don't even care).....mmmmmm JUNO
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Laurie Osborne AKA Appleblim has been serving up music in varying styles for yonks. Our topic of discussion today is his track 'Flourescent' ...
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A heavy hypnotic choice from me today. Mike Huckaby's Bassline-89 is the B-Side on the SYNTH002 release, and if i'm honest there isn't much to it but that is where the beauty lies...
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Whaaaaaaat, incredible record from the soul notes boys! The guy runs one of the tightest ships around and this is one of the best records this year by far. This i my pick of the bunch tho, very nice houser from Adryiano - also look out for the Crue cut on the…
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Soundstream, a personal favorite here. Can't believe this is from 1999 - still sounds fresh today. If you fancy a copy there are a few on Discogs and I am pretty sure you will fancy a copy.
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We are huge fans of Midland here at No Dough, the guy kills it everytime and always ahead of the pack in terms of his sound. Not to mention his production which is just next level. Just heard this, its coming soon and will be the first release on his new label…
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Sexy piece of wax right here, Shed delivers a lovely little piano groover. Heard this on a few mixes lately had to feature it. JUNO
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Now, this fella sold out so bloody quickly we are still waiting for CERN to give us the final reading on just how quickly that happened. You can see why, its perfectly formed and with Kyles usual pumping magnificence. Hope these have all gone to good home and…
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Looking got some filtered disco pleasure in your life today? Well you have come to the right place. Chesus AKA Earl Jeffers delivers two cuts of...
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This 4 track House Music Atom bomb went on official release yesterday. We are ecstatic that the label has now launched...
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For those of you who missed it the other day, this mix is so upfront and juicy we had to share it. Oli is at the peak of his housey powers right now, rampaging around the underground dropping bombs like there no tomorrow. Need a Friend drops last in this…
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This 12 inch is a wonderful box of delights with all tracks exquisitely produced. The opening track aptly named Disko Frisko is a rolling...
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This is a bit of a destroyer! But that isn't why I am posting this, the main reason I wanted to bring attention to this is if you go and play this on soundcloud it has a flashy, swanky posh new player that no other track has? jealous. check it out all new.…
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Got a real treat for you today with our latest studio talk, we get to delve deep into the mind of one of our favorite house artists right now...Kastil. Whats even better is he doesn't hold back on any details so get a pen and paper ready to take notes. Welcome…
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A banger, an absolute banger! Roman takes us back a decade or so with this 2 track E.P of heavy drum machine beats, rap vocal loop and crazy 4 note melody...
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Piano stab, vocal loop, crescendo - boom! Loving the simplicity of this track. A powerful rolling riff that filters and modulates up and down like a gentle rollercoaster...JUNO
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The Spacephunk version cut of Solee's Caillou track literally sent me to space and back. I am a sucker for uplifting tracks with sweet melodies, and this is very much that. Viva la Spacephunk!
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Gerd with yet another big track alongside Alden Tyrell, been enjoying his stuff and his work under his NY Stomp guise lately, great vocal from Jessy Allen all in all real quality house music. JUNO
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A newbie release up this time around from Chicken lips with a handful of class remixes to choose from too...
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Stumbling across one of my fav house tunes of all time has got me right in the mood. 'I thought it was you' was released on FFRR in 1997...
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We love a bit of KiNK. It seems as though this week I am all about Jazzy numbers, not intentional by any means. This tune has a great vibe going, loads of fun layers creeping in as the track unwinds. Back-order this sucker here JUNO
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They are at it again. Wolf music providing yet another EP full of beef.. Session Victims track is definitively housey and a prime example of sampling done to the highest standards, the whole ep is of course.... worth a listen too. Will share the JUNO links…
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Fantastic Jazzy number here , slap bass, sax, drum roles...its all there - something you'd expect to hear on the soundtrack of a movie...
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This podcast is a slice of history that never happened, it goes out to all those Djs who were booked but never played, to the people who bought tickets but never danced. This if for all those partys that never happened...
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A late 90's stripped back tune with that oh so recognizable skippy warbling synth melody. I think this holds a special place in many a DJ peoples hearts.
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A true classic from when modern club music was being invented, stuff doesn't have to be in your face - songwriting and arrangement matters and the vocal on this is just so much better than most modern stuff it's silly. Many lessons to be learnt in this one…
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Currently sitting pretty right at the top of JUNO this little beast come froms a rising star of the manchester house scene, Maxwells EP features a remix from NY Stomp, Gerds very own rough and ready guise, but the pick of the bunch for me is Feel Yourself.…
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This was a huge track from last year, big synths and whole load of balls - well worth grabbin when its available over at JUNO His more recent Rollergirl is also after the break read on....
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Had to share a couple of beasts from the new Omar S album, day one purchase for me when this finally pops it head out on vinyl. You can grab the CD copy from JUNO now if you are so inclined, the thing is ram packed with serious clobber.
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2 Edits on the new Millionhands release, these wont be re-pressed or released on digital, so to get your copy head over to the Millionhands website pronto!
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James Vorres AKA Sccucci Manucci (and if you read a little further on you will find out how this gem of a name came about) dug into his pile of vinyl for us and put together an hrs worth of boompalcious house, including tracks on Wolf, Aus, and Crue. We also…
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Higgs Boson is a wonderful ambient floaty number and sits on the b-side of the 'Reality on the horizon' EP.
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Stripped back thrashy beats, can't get enough of the bare bones feeling of this one. Honourable mention for Recloose's Chamois on the same disc, strong ep on Rush Hour! JUNO
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Julie, oh Julie...whoever you are you must be fantastic to have such a theme tune. Transcendant as every Soundstream showing how things ought to be done heavy bassdrum, rich stabs and expert use of arrangement make this is a do not miss. JJJUNO
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Huge fans, I mean who isn't? fresh as the day these were made and will be for years. Deep and warm and quite full on Pepe's production is just spot on.
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From a few months back we have a pair of brilliant remixes from two of our favorite artists, Greymatters blew me away truely powerful music, brilliant work from Locked Groove aswell, this one really grew on me. Its a little more peak time, but really just so…
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Classic vibes but just done oh so well, usually dont go for the rap vocal over house but this is bang on...feeling it. Of course we recommend you buy the vinyl or die trying. JUNO
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So that's 'Verktyg' in case you missed it the first time. Percussion, loving drums, stereo width and a beastly synth....
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Just released on Teng Records, Neville Watsons One Four Green gets some serious remix treatment. The original is bang on the money, then Deep Space Orchestra only go and smash it into..well....space. Grab your copy here
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SW9 is a debut for London based producer Mike Green on Spectral Sound. All tracks do the business in terms of warmth and clarity, with my fingers pointing to the Lowtec remix of SW9. Get your mits on it here
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Mmmmm, this is some good shit. Utter classic, perfect moods from Terrence Parker, vocal is classic. You can grab this on discogs but be prepared to pay a little more. :-(
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Stone cold killer here, from a little series of absolutely top class 10 inch vinyls this is a precious waxey gem if I ever saw one. JUNO
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Got this album a few weeks back, gotta say the whole thing is incredible, punta del este just sets it on fire tho, musically big...will tear places apart. Grab this album at Juno, worth it.
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You have just written your new track, you were jamming in the studio for days to get it just how you want it, you’re listening to it on repeat and you love it... it’s time to send it to a few friends. The reaction isn't at all what you had hoped for THEY HATE…
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James Welsh James Welsh James Welsh James Welsh James Welsh!!!! - Nuff said, this guy is in mean form right now Purchase
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Lovely bit of moody house from the Deep Space Orchestra guys, clip only at the moment but will post a Vinyl link when its available. Scenery records off to a powerful start there 001 was pretty good too.
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Tim Vitá delivers this hour long mix of groovy house music just in time for the launch of our new website. We are delighted to have Tim on board as a podcaster and better still, we have the pleasure of releasing his fine productions together with Oliver…
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Remember this - Les Rythmes Digitales makeover of Feeling For You by French Pop electronic duo Cassius, originally released in 1999 (wow that only feels like yesterday). The remix has been around for just as long but still kills it. Guess who's in the…
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Theres some remasters out now on the old black crack, and there pretty good too, this is an exercise in re invention, starkly different in form from Theos sublime original but it ended up being the big track on the EP. Not an easy job when your working on a…
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Fulbert kicking it with his untitled track on the new soulnotes EP, do producers get to do more than one untitled track in a career? now that would be confusing. Get on this EP, it won't be around long - JUNO
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Oli had underground electronic music firmly embedded into his life during the early warehouse scene that thrived in Manchester during the 90’s, the sounds of Detroit and Chicago filtered through to the UK and his love of all things house was born. Fast forward…
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Being brought up on a mixture of Blues and Bluegrass, James Welsh was going to gigs before he could walk. A guitarist since the age of 8, experimenting at the age of 14 with multiple tape recorders and Future Music cover cd’s led to him travelling to Texas to…
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Getting your head around EQ should be a priority for everyone learning to mix, so I have put together this blog, sharing some thoughts, tip and practices to hopefully give people a bit of a leg up. So what is EQ? Audio Equalisation is all about adjusting the…
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Daniel Solar and Andi De Luxe, both established and proven artists in there own right but some real magic happens when they come together for there excellent label. Together they have been responsible for many a disco-rinsed dancefloor burner over the last few…
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Oli Furness is one of the new breed of No Dough artists, with the launch of NDV literally around the corner we thought we would bring you some music, and let you find out what Oli is all about. Pumping House music with a happy ending. So without further…
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Once again we take a trip into the mind and the studios of someone we love, because music...is love right? This time we grapple with the effervescent Oli Furness, we talk about how he makes his tracks and push to find out some of his deepest secrets and top…
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As long time fans of DIKSO and everything they do, we have a special place in our heart of Andi De Luxe. Andi has kindly put together a delicious slice of groovy goodness for us in his podcast, packed with exclusives and down right bangers.Did I just quote…
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This time on Studio Talk, we have one of our new artists and all round talented guy Kiran aka Jackmaster K. If you are into jackin house music this one might be of interest for you. We will be bringing you more info about our vinyl release from this guy very…
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What we have here, is a podcast from a guy who we hope you will be hearing a lot from in the future and not just from ourselves. Jackmaster or Kiran to his friends is pushing a sound that we really dig, a new GOOD house sound that can be pretty old school in…
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What is a compressor? A compressor deals in dynamics, which is the difference between the loud and the quiet parts of a sound or a passage of audio. The compressor automatically controls volume levels based upon a few simple settings. Threshold – the level at…
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It's nice to be able to sit down with like minded people and talk shop, in this latest Studio Talk we bring you the incredibly talented Dead Rose Music Company. A good read and enlightening for sure, even profound in places. It gives me great pleasure to share…
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A lovely piece of work, Chilled out music that makes you want to jump up and down and wave your arms in the air!!!
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I have heard rumours this little bit of vinyl-only golddust will be going digital in the near future. Andi de luxe, deep and relentless this record is so strong it makes popeye blush.
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The smallest of details really matter in music. So I thought this week I would drop a quick blog to tell you about something that has got me excited recently. This is kinda like a review, but as you know we don't usually do reviews...this is more me just…
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This blog is about a big topic, after ranting and raving about the problem we have today with horribly mixed and mastered recordings I thought I would sit down and write my thoughts out in full. Hopefully this will be enlightening, interesting and most of all…
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If you have been into House music for a while, you probably noticed that nowadays there is a lot of stuff called House which frankly isn't very good at all. This week on Studio Talk, we have been blessed with a few thoughts from - as I see it, one of the main…
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So ladies and gentlemen we are in a privileged position today, to be able to share some thoughts with a guy who I think is one of the most talented producers at the moment. Since our previous production interview with the brilliant KRL, I have been lining up…
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This weeks podcast, fresh house as played by Small Pyramids, one to watch if you know whats good for you.... ND Podcast 026 - Small Pyramids by No Dough Music on Mixcloud TRACKLISTING Kindness - Gee Up (Cosmic Kids Edit) Keenhouse - Better Days 1 (Original…
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Continuing our flurry of new music for you this week, Bryn AKA Bxentric has kindly recorded a seriously hot selection of Disco for you, don't expect your cheesy hits or tired and overplayed cliche's, this is deep stuff. ND Podcast 025 - Bxentric by No Dough…
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Since the last time we had this chap over on nodoughmusic.com, his once fledgling label DIKSO has grown into one of the regular residents in the Vinyl top 10's around the world. It's such a pleasure to see wholesome music making an impact and doing well, and…
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In my box all day long, this guy makes sexy synthy house music with elastic beats....sign me up.
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Been around for a few months now, I definitely recommend you pick it up if you can. Use of an iconic vocal and melody but tastefully done.
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My friends tell me the original was pretty big, but I didnt know it and KRL's incredbile house take on it blew me away.
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Our Podcast's back with an hour´s mix of house and techno. The man we have up next is a man who knows it's important to have a thorough understanding of the music you play and a strong dedication to nightlife in general. Born and raised in the Dominican…
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Not so shoddy Perseus mix of Jeremy Glenns as a free giveaway, when I first saw the download button on soundcloud I thought there had been some terrible mistake, so I downloaded it and quickly dissapeared into the distance chuckling with glee. Modern and very…
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Danny Bartha and James Hamilton step up to the plate for the next podcast. Equipped with only the rarest of plastic discs, two pair of hands and a load of beers, they have managed to construct something pretty for you to listen to... who remembers how to do…
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The blog is back, after a brief hiatus. It’s good to get back to sharing tips and thoughts with everyone. This time I’m going to talk about an issue that has evolved, not through changes in trends, technique or the thinking behind how to make good music, but…
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We are happy to share with you our new Podcast by Greg Sawyer from Tenth Circle records. Tenth Circle has been making some waves with some epic first records, its so hard for a new label to make an impression, but these guys have. Without further ado...
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We have something new for you in this production blog, the start of a new format of production centric interviews. The whole idea is that we are going to grab some of the most exciting new producers, the most revered veteran producers and the more interesting…
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When creating music, you’re only as strong as your weakest link. If your bridge is flat, your chorus will fall flat; if your kick is anaemic, your groove will drag it's ass along the floor and if your compressor’s pumping the whole thing can go to pot. This…
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We give a warm welcome to an old friend of ours Paddy Kearns who has brought us a special treat here in the form of a Debut podcast by his new act, fresh from the heat of Ibiza we present his mix as Padraig Ballyer. A veteran of many styles of music taking a…
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We’ve all experienced ‘writers block’ - when you’ve been working on a track for a while and it seemed to be progressing well. Suddenly, things just aren’t clicking. Try as you might, you can’t push past the feeling that something’s wrong. This is completely…
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Working in music or learning to, you hear a lot of "funny" words: fat, warm... thick... organic. These descriptive words often have quite different meaning from one person to the next and that makes it kinda confusing trying to decipher what you need to know.…
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When you’re first starting out, one of the biggest challenges can be your own self-doubt. Are you doing things the right way? Is your technique correct? Maybe you feel like you’re hitting your head against a brick wall? We all experience this problem.…
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The Parliament funk, what a bassline....what a bassline ...love this.. Parliament - The Motor Booty Affair (Alkalino edit) by Alkalino
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by Design or a complete accident this is lovely, check her out.
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Input – the first step We get technical again for this weeks tip, and this is a good one. It's just something you can keep in mind to make sure you’re getting the best out of your DAW, it’s mixer and all your plug-ins. First up, let’s look at the differences…
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I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about the non-technical side to making a “great” track. Undoubtedly it’s the substance and imaginative ideas behind a track that are the most important element in any piece of music. Being strong in this area is…
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It’s the little things that matter most This week’s Blog focuses on the small things in a track, the little changes, instabilities and accidental mistakes which make some music great, and how extra attention to detail can really benefit your production.…
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This is not a tip on how to Side-chain your music – this is a Tip on how to avoid Side-chaining Welcome to the first in our new series focusing on the wonderful and artful world of music production. A lot of this “black art” can seem quite counter intuitive at…
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Had some friends in the studio lately, whilst we were working on a few new bits and pieces for you all we thought we would share a few favs, simple as that. Crazy p - lie Lost The thing I love the most about this warm edged little disco groover, is not the…
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Cottam's Causes of Colour Mix, and he never intended to put this one out, I for one am glad it snook out on its own.
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Big fan of Lindstrom, big ticket remix of the chemical brothers and they haven't dissapointed. Big Game players for big games.
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He was the first British DJ to mix live on television. He organised the UK's first ever breakdancing competitions. He was the man who taught Norman Cook (aka Fat Boy Slim) how to scratch. Mr. Scruff calls him the Electro Granddaddy. Norman Jay refers to him as…
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There are countless histories of dance music that talk about the innovative move by the Detroit based creators of dance style "Techno", and how they took electronic music to the dancefloor. But...I often feel Arthur Bakers essential contribution is overlooked.…
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Delia Derbyshire was the woman who created one of the most familiar television title themes of the last 50 years. The music for the TV show Doctor Who has aged remarkably well, despite it’s constant play over the last 5 decades, largely due to its distinctly…
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This Friday is all about house music from the 90´s way back when i first began to collect records, i think the way the scenes genres have evolved and changed over the years has pretty much come full circle. Digging through the crates is always a lot of fun and…
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They say you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. By that reckoning, you certainly shouldn't judge a synth by it's cheap plastic casing. On first impressions you would probably not take much notice of this little silver box with it's array of silver knobs and…
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[audio:http://www.nodoughmusic.com/NoDough/BlogFiles/RadioKYC.mp3] TUNE IN NOW!
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"Come and listen to this record" an over enthusiastic young nephew demanded recently. Initially (and stupidly) I was expecting to hear a record, in the widely accepted and traditional meaning of the word but after getting past this generational stumbling block…
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Thanks for viewing my profile page, so.... you want to know more about me? Well there isn't much to say other than what you see on this website - THIS is what I am all about. The Music you hear, the images you see, the articles you read - Its what I love…
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Everyone likes a good sing along don't they? oh come on don't be so stiff...join in. Prance - I Wanna Be Your Lover Dimitri From Paris Re-Edit by dfp
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