sheffields hopeworks has become an essential melting pot for the cultural and musical future of a city whose electronic heritage has surpassed its industrial one. as creative director & resident dj lo shea, returns to the vinyl arm of this warehouse institution with a statement of intent & a lithe follow up to last year s deep draw ep following his successful seaghdha series, lo shea continues to flesh out a distinctive sound which is informed and inspired by all those late nights. expertly programmed modern sonics possessed by the spirit of 90 s rave & the uk s characteristic bass influence. northern lights leads the charge - a mechanised, syncopated stepper that could easily be a lost sunklo release elsewhere soundscape interludes sit alongside atmospheric, precision club jams, with the b side struggling to contain the two stout a side cuts it has to hold in place. a recent resident advisor podcast, winning plaudits across the board as well as away games for phonica & dext are certainly cementing a assured future for lo shea & hopeworks!

ruff daft returns, and after a various artist ep for number 7, number 8 on the label goes back to the founder, with three new tracks from cottam washed out kicks things off, at the cross roads between mood hut & basic channel where dub techno sensibilities meet dreamy chords for a delectable deep house track. horns harks back to cottam s earliest releases, with an afro-ish horn loop teased out over four minutes until the full loop and bass kick in to devastating effect. a ruff draft sees cottam look back towards his techno roots, with a killer kick drum and raw acid lending an abrasive edge to a well rounded ep of varied styles.

after the late nite, neon-red funk of his last release the digital fantasy (which picked up support from the likes of benji b, alexander nut & ross allen), quaid returns with a new ep: cfe. ain contrast to the strung out, hazy eroticism of the digital fantasy, here the heart rate has elevated and the signals pushed further into the red nightlyfe best illustrates this with its rough hats, minor chords and irrepressible rhythm. body forms is a nod back to the hydraulic, locked funk of quaid s previous releases, whilst tango offers huerco s style synths under subverted prince housequake-era drums.a 99percent weaves around a driving bass algorithm and the insistent vocal refrain supplied by longtime collaborator dziko.atheres a change in mood here, the night has passed and sunrise is moments away. lights on tomorrows horizon glint endless glass, dust and chrome.

resopal-schallware records, known for its persistent pursuit of quality jams, unleashes the playa ep by santo domingo resident ernesto paredano. he’s an artist in the truest sense of the word who creates his own sound, his own expansive dynamic at the same time- the a-side contains the track yuca which features a surge of delayed bass lines and crispy static rises from below and echoes swoop and simmer. the 4/4 structure is infused with far-off blips and the dusty sizzles of low-pitched vocals. on „atea- warm tech keeps the sound organic while the other elements pull together around its weight before culminating. the three tracks on the playa ep could be classified as deep techno, but with enough power, groove and melody to set afire the dancefloor.

legendary, killer roots. an austere, implacable, heavier-than-lead one-away, with a severe dub. even their bass bins shall tremble and be in anguish.

reissue des debütalbums (1981) der legendären psychedelic-dub-formation african head charge um den jamaikanischen produzenten & percussionisten bonjo iyaginhi noah, dessen damals undefinierbarer sound maßgeblichen einfluss auf experimentelle bass-labels wie hyperdub oder tectonic hatte. mit dem clubfavoriten *stebenis theme* und dem track *far away chant* aus david lynchs *wild at heart* soundtrack. re-cut by dubplates & mastering, berlin, for maximum bass pressure! lp auf schwarzem vinyl mit downloadcard und bedruckten innentaschen mit sleevenotes von steve barker (on the wire).

label head enzo siragusa returns to fuse for his first full ep since 2012 with the sanctuary ep kicking off with double dove, a hyper-kinetic slab of phunked up tech weaponry. the cavernous bass makes for a real warehouse vibe whilst silken pads lap upon the senses for an audio overload. the flipside s solo takes things into deeper realms, a tripped out vocal effect being the track focal point, custom made for early hours sessions whilst the eps vinyl only track gemini does away with any headier pretences and delves straight into the heart of things with a thumping kick and sense of purpose.

q3a is a new alias of route 8, a producer who has credits on labels like lobster theremin and nous as well as black venison. now the producer serves up a sumptuous four track ep, space chamber, on the delsin label and it touches on many different styles with equally great results. lost souls is first and is an expansive bit of well driven deep house with rich synths and cavernous innards that really suck you in. next up is another serenely crafted bit of atmospheric house with dusty drums and lose hits all backed with heavenly pads and retro bass. the first of the b-side tracks is a chunky acid kicker with angelic vocals drifting up top as a controlled 303 line rips up the foreground. spaced out and deep, driving yet emotive, it is a moving bit of club music before the b2 trips you out on a silvery electro tip with its icy lines and slap-funk snares. overall, this is an expansive and perfectly formed ep and comes with a sleeve by boris tellegen.

brendon moeller returns to third ear after some years, following up his lauded jazz junk safari trilogy of eps with 4 peak time bombs. all 4 tracks blow up the dance floor. brendon moeller known for his sound design, has taken his sonics to extremes on all four tracks, pushing, twisting and teasing frequencies to the limit. the bass on all tracks is phenomenal. it s just as well that a master engineer like pole has mastered these tracks, maxing out the sound yet protecting the sound systems that these bombs will be played on. super fun.

presenting the latest release on nicole moudabers mood records, exploring the many facets and nooks between techno and house. we introduce young spaniard alvaro am to the spotlight with his ‚every time ep, a two tracker laced with clout, energy and spring in plentiful amounts. ‚every time aims it sights on a more house focused sound, skipping, pressurized tics around swinging beats and bass stabs, while wobbling, squelchy bass melts into the tapestry. no glitz, no glamour - just a raw, grooving jack thats tailored perfectly towards the floor.on the ...

glenn is back with 4 more tracks reworked in his distinctive style mixing jazz and chicago house. candido’s “dancin’ and prancin”, a party cut with all new percussion plus one by eli’s 2nd coming, a paradise garage/musicbox classic b/w fatback band’s “all day” and a dope earl klugh jazz funk jam!

the second part in his modernista initiation and this release sees tom mcconnell confirm his production versatility, merging diverse influences and sounds into a singular identity. 77 is rhodes-led house meets jazz, driven by drum box disco beats interspersed with surreal strings. hurled towards jupiter is a suitably atmospheric (cosmic?) track with swirling arpeggiated keys underpinned by a heavy bass line and off centre tribal percussion. peacefoot follows its own path, morphing from a submerged disco loop into a slow polyrhythmic acidic burn and back again.

tresor.283 unveils yet another exceptional debut ep, this time from the hand of zadig. the head of construct re-form had already been initiated to the tresor catalog with the inclusion of panic on the demo tracks #2 compilation, in 2013.
with the stellar hunter he delivers three tracks rich in tradition, matching impeccably to his style, arrangemental magic and masterful set of technique.
between elongated synth pads, high-frequency blips and reversed kick drum sequences coupler with deep hypnotic bass lines, zadig proves to be the talented recipient of an illustrious heritage in techno, carrying it forward with modern application.

the last few years has seen parris make a name for himself across a number of scenes, to the extent he is just as likely to be found spinning records for butterz as he is putting records out on berceuse heroique. here at idle hands we first touched base with parris many moons ago when he bought copies of the first release on his soundman chronicles label into our shop. as it is one of our favourite labels we were intrigued to hear what he would come up with as producer himself. needless to say we were impressed. presented here are two tracks that perfectly reflect his sound and our own a nod to techno here, a weighty bass line there, a love of reverb everywhere and all with a view to being played in dark rooms late at night. the 12 inch of burr and blue is idle hands last release of 2015 and we think it rounds off nicely what has been a great year for the label.

just in time for the summer peak comes an ep by swedish producer, hnny. the lead song is a sentimental, romantic serenade, decked out with lush vocal samples, fortified by a simple, bouncy bass and jazzy drums.... 2016 repress

nice price deal !!! for its first excursion, the new space inspired label meteorythm took off from earth to return with three atmospheric tracks. on the a side, first data’ leads you beside their spacecraft from preflight to deep space experimentations by using a vocal countdown and a powerful delay bass. the analysis of the initial results led to the b side, untitled theories’. this one is based on a non-stop rolling hat and a groovy bass line, accompanied by scintillating synths. to complete the release, the parisian producer coni, reorganized the algorithms to immerse yourself in a mixture of deep frequencies especially designed for a big room.

simple enough to come true (lag005) is the debut solo e.p. from l.a.g. label boss arthur kimskii. the ep contains 3 cuts. simple enough is the emotional big room cut with trippy vocals and rolling bass and big kicks. she survived playfully uses noise elements and reverb. the producers ny/nj influences really shine through in this deep house/techno cut.

nice price deal !!! ephemerals debut on helena treats us to three deep originals, offset by a characteristically storming xdb remix on the flip. molecular and cirrus combine gritty textures, half-heard phrases, pulsing bass and cyclical synth and acid lines into the kind of meditative sound experience familiar to fans of plan b or underground quality – but here, and especially on ammonia, overlaid by the distinctly dubby feel of drizzly afternoons spent at ephemeral s home in the midlands. xdb, true to form, grabs the latter track and sticks on some serious afterburners, setting controls for a revved-up voyage across the surface of some distant planet.

brstl returns with two house cuts from jay l, his second release for the label. started in 2011 as a means to highlight house and techno being produced in bristol, the label watched over by shanti celeste and idle hand’s chris farrell is now into double figures.show me on the a-side is a finely constructed piece of house music aimed at djs and dancers. anyone who saw jays recent boiler room debut will know his musical style, steeped in classic us house, soul and boogie but with a tastefully bumpy uk edge. the b-side blue age is a deeper cut living up to its title, all wistfull piano keys and a subdued bass line. this is jay l and brstl doing what they do best, sending vibes from bristol to the world.

slamming drum & bass sampler

slow beauty presents the second ep by martin schulte. *quiet street* is your soundtrack for early morning after party and lonely city night. deep bass, warm kicks, metallic chords and subtle nuances. this is a must have for all fans of echo and slow techno.

as he keeps busy on d edge s new sub label olga with a brand new artist album, boss man renato ratier also manages to serve up a hot new ep on the main label with dynamic regard stimming. the pair cook up two fine tracks that showcase both of their styles in all their glory. philosophy goes first and is a playful, loose limbed dance floor groover with parping blasts of sub bass, richly soulful pads and slow burning sense of crescendo that will really lift dancers up and carry them away. it is perfectly detailed and expertly produced to really jump out of the speakers and is sure to be a massive hit this summer in brazil and beyond. conscious then flips the script and slows to a perfectly seductive crawl. lazy drums, slow blasts of white noise and a poignant bassline all get backed by glowing pads and the overall effect is soothing, seductive and sensual. this is a fine ep from two very talented producers and cements a long standing relationship in style.

the very first vinyl release from one of australia s leading underground lights, motorik. after throwing acclaimed warehouse parties across the nation, and a burgeoning selection of digital eps from local crew the finger prince, csmnt61, wordlife, jensen interceptor and made in paris, their debut vinyl release is a double a-side featuring the finger prince (made up of dreems and ex-infusion/freeland francis xavier) with their epic -don t talk to me-, a late-night exploration of trans-dimensional dance, plus a skittering, percussive remix from none other than vakula. on the flip is melbourne s mike callander (of haul music infamy) with physics, built around a wonky bassline for more dancefloor exploration. comeme mainstay christian s gets wild on the remix. a gorgeous package with art by babekuhl, delivered 2u on 180g vinyl for maximum bass. this is exclusive to vinyl and will not be released digitally for at least 12 months.

bas armos sound is deep, profound and delicately crafted with the serious groove always residing in the underlying pulsating bass.

nice price deal !!! better strangers is the debut album by manchester based producer acre, set for release by tectonic recordings on 6th november 2015. the album follows eps on both tectonic and sister label cold recordings and visionists pan collaboration label codes. as influenced by rave & jungle, grime and techno as electronica, ambient and drone, his ep releases have been rhythm driven snapshots of other-worldliness spliced with dancefloor sensibilities. acre has sought to explore a wider variety of textures on better strangers to re-contextualise elements from uk bass music, bring them away from the dancefloor and open up new possibilities.

gentlemans dub club have been rocking the uk and europe since forming in leeds in 2006. theyve built a reputation for one of the most energetic live shows to emerge from the uk bass music scene, seeing the gents antics astound crowds from goa to glastonbury, bestival, v fest, and more, as well as at the biggest bass music festival in the world, croatias outlook festival. partnering with easy star records, gdc is unleashing their second full length album - the big smoke - and expanding their devoted following to north america, europe, australia, and anywhere else they can. the record features 11 tracks including guest appearances by uk reggae singer natty and tenor sax star josh arcoleo.

cadenza music opens up its 2016 account with the debut single from swiss producers, rare movement feat. disco channel. cutting their teeth on the dj circuit for many years, and playing alongside such esteemed jocks as seth troxler, ricardo villalobos (who mastered the audio on these tracks), jamie jones and luciano (who ultimately signed this single to cadenza), the guys have crafted a pair of tracks that sit right in the dj sets of the aforementioned company. rare 007 combines tension building synths and a wandering bassline, wrapped up tight in solid drum groove, its hypnotizing tones carving out a most useful club tool. on the flip side, rare 011 digs deeper, with cinematic string sweeps over the sparse and bass heavy kick drum. flashes of vocal refrains and micro percussion fly in and out of the arrangement as the melodic elements give this one a real sense of drama as the track blossoms into life. a very accomplished debut from the guys will no doubt provide a real dancefloor moment in the right setting, and no surprise that villalobos gave these tracks the audio master that they deserve.

theres a reason kai alces name consistently comes up when the topic is exceptional house music. the ndatl label boss remix of the dangerfeel newbies * what am i here for* takes the soulful number to heights beyond the originals already heady groove. j piccola sings with a perspective thats like bopping through the city, skyscrapers above giving dimension to the groundwork so necessary for love and progression. his vocals match the pace of propelling keyboards by chris irvin and delvynw. saxophone by quinn mason adds an element that in alces distinctive hands becomes a part of all things classic house: deep, melodic, and ultimately, free. thats particularly true of the kzr’s late night mix. it harkens the wee hours with a shuffle, leading keys and pinpoint bass. the piano instrumental puts keys front and center, with a few jazzy chords that recall the hippest, dopest brunch you’ve ever attended. the entire project is very much atlanta-grown, representing its strong, interconnected music and art scene. all the key contributors are based in the city, from alce and the dangerfeel newbies, to acclaimed visual artist radcliffe bailey, who created the album art, and tastemaking graphic artist steve deniro, who designed the album layout. after small promo run in japan the gem gets a full worldwide release with alternate mixes and kai alcés bonus distinctive remix of * swingin with the new jack* previously unavailable

christian smith opens the show with his techno track - drive like a firework. fast and groovy played 909 hihats combined with a repeating lead bass loop is always a guarantor for a peak time track. but it s not enough with that. christian adds a second acid like synth line, which drills his message in your brain: party like a freak! remember literonvs - white falls

black repress! andre kronerts seminal exu ep gets a comprehensive rework from some of the most outstanding on the scene. tense and sinister new cuts from kronert introduce both sides of the release, whilst the label calls upon remixes from berlin mainstays efdemin and ed davenport, as well as hollands finest export juan sanchez, plus stockholm ltd label boss par grindvik alongside fellow swede peder mannerfelt. retaining the slurred vocal of the original, efdemin layers thundering effects over chasmic bass in his mix of into the zone, which saw heavy rotation last year. meanwhile davenport brings a wild yet streamlined intensity to c.o.d.e.2. side b sees grindvik team up with mannerfelt to provide a joint interpretation of into the zone, which they manipulate into a peak-time epic, with a soaring melody over hammering toms. finally, juan sanchez channels funk through roll the dice with a twitchy, groove-laden rework. the spirit of exu is made physical once again via 12 inches and 27 minutes of wax.

on waehlscheibe we stand: the swiss label drops yet another dub house bomb with marco nega s cosy cutz ep : muse on the a-side is a 15 minutes long dub epos full of creamy chords, soft pads and smooth athmospheres. holotrope on the b-side speeds up the pace and pleases with a solid kick and a super deep bass without losing sight of the dubby chords. finally, in your arms fnishes of the wonderful ep with an ultra low bass for all you dub heads and some more of marco s trademark chords and delay -game he plays so well. all in all, cosy cutz ep makes for a terrifc listening experience which is further aided by the expert mastering: as always all tracks on the new waehlscheibe record have been mastered by above smoke at the hole of dub studio.

limited and remastered reissue of two long player, dub influenced monsters by c-rock under his dubstar alias. kicks, hats, bass and delay-lay-lay-lay-lay. no more words needed.

limited reissue on green marbled vinyl.
low end theory resident & veteran los angeles dj nobody creates the crucially timed full-length vivid green via alpha pup records. embracing the flux within la underground musical movements of the last fifteen years, elvin estela has been on the studio grind while touring internationally refining chops in bass heavy beats, electronic bangers and psychedelic rock.

limited 12 from japanese bass artist carpainter, who has previously released on l2s and top billin. full colour anime artwork, one press only.

after a brief hiatus komplex de deep and its chief protagonist master-h make a welcome return together to present the label’s twenty second release. in his very own words, -this is a new me-, h is now ready to unveil new music having been holed away in the studio for months on end mastering an array of new hardware and analog processes. the french producer is also challenging himself with the recording, locking down each individual track live and in one take. an art that was practiced by many of the jazz greats in their heyday and one that has also influenced the title of the new release - ’soul take’. as with all master-h productions we are drawn to the detail and emotion. ‘somba people’ with its inviting tribal rhythm pairs traditional african song with a warm and enveloping blanket of strings, handclaps and bass. the title track ramps things up with its bobbing drums, stabbing synth and echoing cowbell. one take and plenty of soul. komplex de deep are also happy to announce that they are now a strictly limited vinyl only label.

bang! patrick richard delivers a new ep with four bass-heavy house and techno hybrids. the a-side starts off with a wild, bass driven anarchic journey, followed by a pulsating jacking house inspired track, climaxing in a hypnotic groove. the deeper b-side begins in a dark and bass heavy territory, where a hunting analogue lead adds character. the final track is a collage of spaced out and seductive melancholic instrumentation for early morning sets. intricate arrangements, cinematic sonic landscapes and attention to detail makes this super limited ep a must have for anyone interested in electronic music pushing boundaries.

killer half-stepping drum & bass related & vintage dub leaning project.

attic music launches his new vinyl-only series, attic laqs, with the purpose to release always more music and artists. laq 01 is signed by allen, a north american producer already out on m_rec ltd. allen approaches attic music with four pieces of obsessive ritual techno, each one with different tone and deep intricate rhythmic programming. he weaves spectral throbs into obscure tunnel creating deep bubble of bass and hypnotic layered loops.

another welcome name to soma from the spanish camp is reeko who delves head first into unfathomable deep techno depths with his debut release, barcelona #3:00 a.m. reeko has been building his name with great care and attention to his sound for many years and all this has culminated in a producer who can easily flip form deep, cerebral techno to full on filth. his debut on soma happily straddles these fields as thunderous sub bass matches some equally future realms of energy.

the state of the world e.p. brings you 4 new tracks by philippe petit. appearing develops a positive tone through layers of heavy bass and a deep 808 kick that finally blooms into a warm synth line. expanding exults happiness thanks to its multiple layered bleepiness, aiming to put the listener in a state of trance. shrinking is a hard hitting percussive affair, whose relentless beats, driving hi-hats patterns and claps take you into what can be seen as a neverending downward spiral. disappearing rings the alarm with a 132 bpm fury of pads and subtle acid, but it might already be too late... support from rodhad, len faki, johannes volk, boris, samuli kemppi, i/y and many more..

one year has passed since the pilotwings’ first output « agorespace ». expectations went further in 2015 as they contributed to the rave-ish j-zbel project. the pair is now back on bfdm with another ode to rurality and old-fashioned analogue. including 4 tracks, « molitor 71 » goes deeper into retrofuturist nostalgia and bucolic mood. a1 31 septembre (on va tout niker) introduces full-on panflute melodies and uplifting korg exotica. as the trancy chicago dream fades out, a2 les invasions babar unveils its weird combo of electro beats and massive patrick cowley-esque synths. unplanned bass moves lead this jam while an undertaking voice calls for no less than « the greatest experience of your life ». things settle down on the nocturnal b1 congo libre. focus on breakbeats and sophisticated rhythms evokes trance beats, while sparkling synths emerge from everywhere. the ep ends up with a floating ambient piece called buruganda ouverture and designed for the listener to rediscover the meaning of his existence. molitor will give you faith in humanity and flutes again.

deconstructed ebm from the nous affiliate spoiled drama kicks off the new science fiction compilation - 10 tracks of crazed machine grooves further diversifying the science fiction’s exploration into synthetics. the opener driven simply by an obnoxiously saturated digital drum machine and a mechanical body music bass loop simultaneously hints to late 80s darkside chicago roots with hard flanged hi-hats and a detuned string machin

one of the rarest gems of the italo disco genre starting the la discoteca sub label. here we find disco, r&b, italo, and electro all inside one track in the traditional vocal and instrumental version. everything is based on synth and bass lines with a stunning sexy female vocal from jo jo ! reissued thanks to the help of massimo monti and il messia claudio pisani d.j.

omes with empossed cover and bomus 7 inch vinyl - five guys jamming together, each throwing in funk-nuggets from a finely honed appreciation & a shared love of the good groove. this studio project was compiled from a free-wheeling desire to just team up and play together, see what happens... the holy trinity of rhodes, clav and live bass, all wrapped up in a heavyweight rhythm section has provided the backbone to over 50 years of ground-breaking and floor-shaking black american music. the max graef band project channels this energy with the tight efficiency of the headhunters tag-teaming the new power generation, oh yeah - anyone expecting elbow patch, 6th form funk can think again, this is mosquito’s tweeter territory folks. from raw, p-funkin jams to punk-funk workouts & freestyle jazz flavours, dog pays homage and wears its influences proudly, while bringing a fresh take on the foundation funk that informs this collective’s own celebrated sample-house revival.
the vinyl lp comes with a bonus 7 inch included.

music for dreams release their second 12 inch this year from danish duo visti & meyland. continuing their current passion for writing real songs, visti & meyland are back with a larger than life anthem of love, melancholy and thoughtfulness. ‘sharing the light’ has a dreamy vibe in the verses and hits back hard with a bobby womack-esque chorus with meyland s jekyll and hyde vocals. carried by a 70 s drumbeat, a hypnotic electric bass line, and an out-of-tune piano, this track has a strong emotional, warm and star-gazing feel to it, though still maintaining the heavy, rock-solid grooviness that the danish duo are known for. on remix duties payfone calls the shots and demonstrates his power turning the track into a modern paradise garage-inspired dj tool. ‘girls on camera’ is the second track and a sure fire balearic club monster combining -e2e4- style arpeggios with french kiss style stabs making this package essential for any collector of open minded balearic sounds.

das pendant zu dem unveröffentlichten keith hudson album *tuff gong encounter* von 1984! mit musikern von bob marleys backing band the wailers, u.a. carlton barrett (drums), aston family man barrett (bass), junior marvin (gitarre) und earl wire lindo (keyboards), in den tuff gong studios eingespielt, sowie mit prince jammy als verantwortlichen für den mix, hatte der legendäre produzent, sänger und dub pionier monate vor seinem überraschenden tod am 14.11.1984 ein sehr starkes team zusammengestellt. alle aufnahmen wurden von kevin metcalfe gemastert.

the * dance session band project* started for the session with the dance duo symbol-ism who represents yoyogi, tokyo known as the base of yygrec. the band is composed by three members. daisuke fujiwara (sax), well versed in detroit techno, got attention when he was playing in his original band “phat”, which sublimated the improvisation style of techno and jazz in 90’s. after that he has played with jeff mills and also with underground resistance. masatsugu hattori (drums) who has been playing across the genre, has appeared on the fighting-style music event boycott rhythm machine versus live. he has also played and gone on a duo tour with mc sibitt from a hiphop crew origami. keigo iwanami (bass) is playing in a club jazz band sleepwalker, a punk band midori, oncenth trio, zycos and more. he keeps playing in various fields of music like jazz, pop, punk, improvisation music etc. in this project, they creates “physical” dance session music inspired by symbol-ism, and reflects their each musical backgrounds of jazz, techno, house, hiphop, punk, improvisation and so on.

parallelism is jeremys third ep on future classic. the three track ep is set to hold down the same amount of anticipation and support as the pervious offerings. the release also has us publicity team engaged. the ep sees jeremys affinity for synthesizers, unusual sound combinations and sample manipulation mature from his previous releases. the lead single, moonraker is ever-progressing track with subtle groove and intricate percussion. give it up demonstrates malvins ability to heighten intensity and produce mind-bending music through layering ever-evolving synths and luscious percussion atop of a solid bass groove. finally, ride the white lightning takes listeners on an epic nine-minute sonic journey that effortlessly glides through builds and breakdowns, whilst intricately forming a club weapon.

american label beyond the speaker made an impression with their first release angels against dust two years ago, a tasty 12inch split between legowelt & willie burns. for the latest outing, canadian mastermind michael silver aka cfcf (rvng, ghostly, 1080p) celebrates the soul and grooves of house, electro, and techno. three tracks that balance dancefloor hustle, intricate detail and flourishing melodies. lead track head up is a poignant call to the dancefloor, a peak hour house cut with an emergent vocal sample that rallies all for a blissful groove excursion. the b-side is a moodier affair, with mossy wall submerging the listener with potent rhythms as ominous bass intersects with a waking metropolis of melody. and the classic techno sound of sea of love deftly lulls us with gentle vocals and a looping guitar phrase.