ltd backstock, all songs recorded 1978 - 1980

this ep is rock solid from top to bottom. rock. solid. even rhythm plate say this is their best ever release. this means - 4 tracks of burning, pumping, forward-thinking house music. every track on this ep is a killer tune, whether it s dark warehouse soul, throbbing deep house or early 80s disco dub. silence is sounds like dfa playing at a berlin warehouse rave. techno, live bass and wild vocals - crazy anthem. hard times is tight, heavyweight house which will tear the roof off when played in a sweaty club. remember the days is an instant dancefloor-filler with life-affirming rubbery bass movements and warm squidgy chords. node out is stripped-down underground disco dub with chunky 80s beats and jiggy piano stabs. absolute winner

mihai popescu kicks off a new label, steppin motion records, with two of his own brilliant tracks. the romanian artist has been a key part of the scene since 2012, releasing on labels like soulsity, rora and bass culture. he has a slick electronic sound that is here for all to here on these two new cuts.

steppin motion is a record label based in paris and managed by swoop. it aims to promote music as an art, as something beautiful that gets your body and soul in motion. this first ep is in two parts, showcasing both sides of the label: the first part is the most dance oriented, whereas the second part will be more soul / beauty oriented. the amazing artwork comes from vesod, who is an italian street-artist painter from turin.

selfsuficient is first and is ten minutes of slippery house music with lovely chords and melodies all making for a warm and infectious groove. it is colourful, loose and rhythmic stuff that oozes a futuristic sense of soul. neasteptat is deeper, with rubbery drums and woodpecker like sounds all weaving round each other to cast a spell on those who hear it.

these are two terrific tracks that connoisseurs of minimal house are going to lap up.

advancing from the success of his well received acrobotics ep joel harrison continues to develop his take on techno infused deep house with his latest sonic offering: future revolutions ep. first up comes acid boom with effected tabla percussion leading the way into a tough acid bassline, an irresistable kick/hat combination and continues to build with deep driving chords. second comes technicalities, which moves into a more minimal soundscape with a bumping rubber band bassline and filtered chord stabs. clean production and a tight mix will make this a winner for deep house and techno headz alike.