dj w!ld and robsoul – the perfect match. phil weeks recently spoke in an interview about how there are certain producers he always trusts and gives complete freedom to when he asks them to record an ep for robsoul - dj w!ld was one of those he named. on w!ldsytle we get four cuts that again showcase the french producers trademark style of tracks which build and build, creating dancefloor intensity through their relentless hypnotic grooves, before breaking into expertly chosen sampled breakdowns. with recent outings on harry klein, jonk and luna records alongside his own catwash and his more recently launched the w label, dj w!ld is in serious demand right now. a stalwart of the tech and deep house scene, his career path began in the clubs of paris in 1996. working with chris carrier from 2005 under the name of catwash (which also spawned the label) he became well known in the french house and techno scene and by 2009 was touring the world, including being offered the residency he retains for circo loco at dc10. the w label launched in 2011 and was home to w!lds critically acclaimed >palace< album and the club destroying singles it contained. may will see the launch of a new dj w!ld album, d!rty, on the impeccable cabin fever imprint run by matt edwards (radio slave)

fully koded chicagoians traxx and beau wanzer team up for another mutant beat dance release. together they have produced arguably the best 80s chicago house record not made in the 80s. the mutants call it jakbeat, inspired by the early days of house music. tip!!! let me go is as intense and rhythmically inclined as they come. naughty woods sparse vocals cry desperation, almost nearing insanity, which makes up for a pressure cooker like warehouse anthem. rottonfunk is another intense work out which has a killer groove and makes us wander off to the promised land (wherever that is). its delightful to hear that chicago house music this good still gets made. surely when it was released way back when, it would fetch top dollars on the interweb. authentic stuff!

lirum larum is a brand new joint of >efdemin< and >rndm< who are better known as >pigon< when they team-up in the studio or behind the decks. always riding the thin line between house and techno with a twist for the obscure they decided to have their own imprint from now on. lirum larum will publish music of their own project, from friends and other partners in crime. in that regard the first release is the perfect prototype of what can be expected in the future. the 1st release features a composition of their own in two mindblowing interpreations. no other than >function< (dave sumner of the splendid sandwell collective) and >tobias.< (who released a totally underrated outstanding album in ostgut last year!) provide their interpretations of pigons track >kamm< (originally released on beatstreet in 2008).

versatile producer nikola gala gets set to release monster club track >only< on the prestigious rekids imprint. a cut of driving, razer sharp techno, the rib-rattling bass and detroit-esque synths will no doubt slay the most discerning dancefloors. throw in a ryan elliott remix and you have yourselves an essential package

already a classic! wonderfull. ric mcclelland & sean grieves seven music imprint are proud to welcome kastil to their ever growing family, for its 16th release. hailing from vitoria in northern spain, kastil is a new and exciting name in the burgeoning deep house and disco scene. his love of vintage sounds and equipment is ever present in his music. from beatdown jazzy funk to straight up house grooves, his productions ooze class and versatility! the >keep it simple< ep does exactly what it says on the tin. a quality 4 tracker that relies more on precision sound design and less on modern studio trickery. this is a release that will easily stand the test of time and sound just as good on a home listening system as it will on a big club rig!

prolific swiss producer mirko loko (cadenza...) makes his second appearance on the visionquest imprint, this time with special two-tracker >featuring< in which mirko collaborates on a duo of epic sonic voyages with vocalist jaw and classical pianist francesco tristano.

killer vocal-led detroit-inspired electro 3-tracker from miotek on his new seven sisters imprint. hailing from the small latvian town of ogre, where after post soviet union regime time, djing traditions became strong very fast. raised by local djs on chicago and detroit sounds of mid 90s, miotek been involded in to the electronic music and started to develope his djing and producing skills aswell as promote first illegal raves in town with his crew of like minded people.there wasnt anything impossible for young boy of 16, full of energy,inspiration and desire to play & make music, everything went forward very quickly: acceptance on latvian dj scene, uncountable events, club residences and radio shows. after 11 successful years on the local latvian fields in 2010 he deside to move to the next level and moving to uk where started to work on his record label seven sisters records,

hailing from south africa, sfr lays down his first imprint for wheel and deal. vha venda: tribal style vocals open to stomping 808 half step roll out building into a broken 4×4 skank. nci nci: carrying the latest wheel and deal 4×4 electro style with gritty lfod bass and skipping drums. dance floor smasher.

the debut release of berlins imprint kwattro kanali kicks off with two heavyweight disco-dynamite tracks. first up is a funky discofied groover based around an epic filtered bassline which will cause a floor-filling effect. on the flip side liebig & enviro deliver an 80s influenced groovetool with brilliant synth and a stunning vocal sample to fall in love with. this quality release is not to be missed, decks tip

vinyl only !! big with: paul woolford, deetron, tazz, terrence fixmer, brendon moeller, anthony shake shakir, john osborn, chris duckenfield, dj deep, joel alter, nick hoeppner, nyra, cedric maison, eric cloutier, ed davenport, harri, ernie, milton jackson, a sagittariun, jonas kopp, huxley, danny howells,... never learnt follows up the superb nyra >best of< release with this superb two-tracker from october & borai, who have previously teamed up for the shadowing brstl imprint, october as a solo artist is currently winning many a plaudit for his unique take on house and techno, with releases on skudge, simple, applepips and his own taanstafl imprint all causing a stir. in this release, we see two dubbed out, cosmic housers with >level abstain< being a skewed peak time cut and >vital ital rub< heading for the deeper floors. stay tuned…

dekmantel proudly presents the return of vedomir to their imprint – with nothing less than a full length album this time!
mister karpenko was responsible for one of the most in demand dekmantel releases to date (picture of you ep), so this artist album is the next inevitable step. the ukraine-based producer shows he is getting more mature with every release, delivering a comprehensive artist album that crosses over genres easily.
ranging from downtempo, almost jazz-like slowburners to haunting chicago house with a true analog feel, and from dark electro stuff, to the beautiful ambient soundscape: this record is a piece of stunning musical versatility.

already championed by martyn & untold - who put out nautiluss collaboration with skywave on his hemlock imprint - and fresh off an excellent remix for zzt, hes probably the closest any new canadian artist comes to fitting into the new uk bass scene

the inimitable voices of black return to gadi mizrahis double standard imprint with the first single from their forthcoming third album. fresh and funk-ridden atom bomb is an offbeat, distorted discoid jam given the special remix treatment from crew members no regular play and tanner ross.

zurichs hive club celebrates its sixth birthday with a compilation of exclusive tracks via its hive audio imprint this spring. taking in tracks from the likes of adriatique, matthias meyer, rampa & re.you and niko schwind, 6 years hive is a package of sleek, modern house music that reflectsboth the label and the clubs considerable reputation.

brand new project out of italy from obtanes francesco baudazzi ! features printed insert in clear poly bag francesco baudazzi, sometimes known as obtane amongst other secretive pseudonyms, is an electro-acoustic sound artist hailing from the tyrrhenian coast between la spezia and carrara on the west coast of italy and is renowned for producing truly dark atmospheric and droning conceptual music, enlivened with subtle, spacious field recordings and analogue synthesis. running the highly regarded zooloft recordings alongside giorgio gigli for the last five years. francesco has managed to create a highly respected sound dipping heavily into drone and industrial techniques, whilst retaining the truly hypnotic sound of early italian electronic music. making guest appearances away from his zooloft imprint label under his obtane monicker on labels such as synewave, sonic groove and strobescopic artefacts. surface welcome francescos first release under his birth name, for part two of the surface limited series focusing on the diversity that artists have to offer away from the constraints of their expected roles amongst the scene

following her flowerhead single which was backed with a hugely successful spencer parker remix, swedens la fleur returns to her own fledgling power plant imprint for it s third release, eavesdropper. strong, melodic and timeless house music paired with stunning artwork, power plants remit is a simple but attractive one. the beautiful images of olaf hajek, wilfried pordiech sätty and now hans arnold provide a striking outer to a core that, in just two releases, is already essential for many a house fan. former dancer sanna la fleur, label boss and the artist in question for the label s third 12 inch, employs a variety of sunny major key chords and whispering female vocals on title cut >eavesdropper< to great ends. spacious and gentle yet undeniably propulsive >eavesdropper< is an infectious skipping groove with a strikingly beautiful feel underpinned with nagging bass. the flipside cut tjuvlyssnerskan takes its name from the swedish feminine noun for eavesdropper yet reverses the gender of the vocals of its counterpart. added dusty loops, poignant pianos and another weighty bass create a piece of house that much more than the sum of its parts. the > eavesdropper< is another triumph for the power plant label and la fleur while also being a shining example of how to release records with love and care.

release #8 from north-german k-tv imprint. crosssos >dont make me wait< comes backed up with remixes by tidu and quinto. vinyl only!

after six years ago we had the first album, now boris divider presents the second one released from his own imprint drivecom

jeremy greenspan, best known as the singer for junior boys, presents his debut solo productions on caribou/daphnis jialong label. apparently the first of a few 12 inches for greenspan this year, this 1st edition is a stripped-down disco dedication. a-sides >crown princess< works with a paucity of elements - hi-hat/kick pattern and trickling, silvery arpeggios with a clear streak of jbs melodic magic. flipsides >guu< is more experimental, sounding something like a berghain residents offbeat b-side reduced for more hypnotic indie/disco appeal. another good twelve from this limited imprint - get in while you can.

bristols elastic dreams present its third release, with label owner a sagittariun taking a back seat on this one and introducing sheffield based dj/producer, nyra, to the fold. hot off the heels of his ep for never learnt, nyra keeps on track with two new cuts of basement techno and deep, murky dancefloor tracks. the release is bolstered by a remix from skudge on lead track >uno 10<. skudge really need no introduction, but to the uninitiated, the swedish duo have been plying their simple, raw yet powerful sound since 2009 with releases and remixes for echocord, drumcode, fear of flying, rush hour and of course their own skudge imprint.

fat! supported by: dirty doering, david labeij, brothers vibe, dave seaman, jackspot, lula circus, paul oakenfold, doomwork, yokoo and many more. agora audio, the berlin based label owned by dj/producer erich bogatzky launched at the beginning of this year with a superb single from lula circus. now the imprint turns to germany producer carsten rausch for the labels second offering, the superb >somewhere in between<. this is only the second release from agora audio but it is clear the imprint are one to watch in the months to come.

baalsaal 009 is delivered by stubbs who obviously witnessed the glory old days of house music and expresses exactly this on this imprint

2012 is the time for john lord fonda to come back to the light, starting with a huge techno ep >bang the fire!<, including two original tracks bang and >heaven s on fire< both with a minimal techno imprint. this new release is the first extract from his forthcoming album, scheduled for 2012.
>bang< open the tracklisting, a classic john lord fonda track, energetic like always as even if he takes time, he drives us in the end in huge orgasmic breaks, quite intensive…,. then we continue with a kazyo (from teenage bad girl) remix that delivers a dancefloor epileptic killer version. electric rescue is fascinated by the energy of techno music, so he did a very minimal but powerful version.

room 315 step up to the fledgling kinfolk imprint for three tasty psyche-edit numbers, opener >the eon men< sets the standard with its robust bass pulse driving a slow beat forward on a flurry of digitised synth solo and live guitar action, whilst >night on the shore< begins as a sinister number with lurching bass, but soon opens itself up with its solitary guitar line and floating synth pads which recall the end credits to an 80s thriller, all driven along with minimal 808 percussion. on the flip, edit masters soft rocks provide their own version of >the eon men<, taking the grizzled quality of the original and creating their own minimal wave inspired reworking, with a brittle bassline joined by shady echoes of dub music in its cavernous backdrop and savage low end.

this is the third release brought to you by leipzigs vinyl imprint o*rs. 1700 features two exclusive tracks and two vinyl re-issues. 1700 is limited to 300 copies and comes on hand numbered transparent orange vinyl.

transmissions from the cyber dance imprint have been sporadic since its inception in 2005, but when they arrive they are always something very special indeed. ostensibly one of italo discos great lost producers, we suspect that bandidos gang may well be a nom de plume for one of the labels many associates. whatever their provenance, the tracks certainly sound like vintage italo, with >marinche< leading with a pulsating bass arpeggio and synth horn melody worthy of moroder, whilst the flemming dalum & steen gjerulff remix adds layers of vocoder and a variety of cosmic accents to its sturdy frame. >last train to tucamari< meanwhile takes a more languid approach, pulling in an opposite direction to the speeding train samples, whilst flemming dalum & mike saltas remix adds some guitar licks, hazy synth atmospherics and even a flute solo which just adds to the classic italo feel.

ferdinando apicella a.k.a. kernel key was born in naples. in 2011 he started his electronic carreer as producer and has already had releases on popofs form imprint as well as releases on agile the label of uto karem, loose records and mkt the label of markantonio. now he makes is next step with his release on kd music.

not many producers get handpicked by deadmau5 to conjure full length artist album for his prestigious mau5trap imprint, so for german specialist moguai to get the nod twice in as many years is one hefty testament to the sheer quality, imagination and originality of his musical output.

ferdinando apicella aka kernel key adds to his extensive discography with pass it on backed with a remix by sebastian leger the release will drop on italian imprint loose records this december. a sound engineer by trade, apicellas work as kernel key is inspired by detroit techno but sounds entirely his own man. having released his first release on mkt rec, a close affiliate of loose, last year his productions are solidly growing in stature.pass it on not only marks kernel keys debut for loose but also the first remix for the imprint from the irrepressible sebastien leger, whose version of pass it on opens the ep.frenetic, swinging and massively infections, legers version is pure dancefloor mayhem and sees the revered producer inject fun and funk into the original.kernel kes original pass it on is relentless groove with short melodic loops and nagging bass doing all the required work while bizarre filtered keys cut through the tracks nicely judged breakdown for maximum build.lady red rounds off the ep with yet another squarely aimed dancefloor cut. as tight and urgent as pass it on but with slightly detuned stabs and a freakier feel, its a peak time animal of a tune.

internasjonal imprint this coming january. but before that 3 exclusive dub mixes of 3 selected tracks are going to be released for your listening pleasure: migration . dub sampler (intc&a1).

this detroit born producer drops this single on his hypertone imprint with grinding percussion and detuned vocals wrapped in reverb. special case from culprit & souvenir delivers a hot & dirty vibe with slick pads & crackin drums. synths and pounding rhythms come through on the tripmastaz mix. pressed on white vinyl.

not only is this ep gerry reads debut association with delsin, but so too does it mark the launch of a new house-focussed series from the dutch imprint.

the eagerly awaited, second installment of vakulas ukrainian-based leleka imprint. four very different tracks each with his unique, trademark afro-cosmic-slavic-dub style. very special two-tone 180 gram vinyl, hand stamped and limited to 500 copies for the world. act fast!

analytic trail label boss markantonio teams up with rising star roberto capuano for a superb ep of driving techno featuring original tracks from both artists as well as two collaborative recordings and a pair of swapped remixes. markantonio has been at the forefront of italys techno scene since the late nineties, with his analytic trail imprint having been behind some outstanding music for the last decade. he is also no stranger to collaborations having worked up some classic cuts with the likes of davide squillace, rino cerrone & joseph capriati and its in this spirit of collaboration that markantonio embarks upon his next release, this time working alongside the hugely talents roberto capuano. capuano hails from naples in italy and has in the space of a few short years build an enviable reputation with a string of quality releases for the likes of minisketch, monique music and elegant bit records.this join release gives a real insight into the sound and style of both producers, featuring as it does two collaborative tracks, an original solo track from each and a swapped remix from both parties.the record kicks off with collaborative recording and title track melting process, a deep, dark and rolling slice of floorfilling techno that sets out to take no prisoners.this is closely followed by the second collaboration, the excellent t4 which journeys into twisted tech territory with rigid drum patterns and edgy stabs.next up with have markantonio the gap, a rolling monster of a track with pitch shifted riffs and an incessant bassline that keep things firing on all cyclinders. roberto capuano offers up his remix which picks up the intensity with some distorted drums and a menacing late night vibe. finally we have the original and markantonio remix of capuanos taken with the former taking things down a deep, hypnotic techno route and the latter picking up the toughness and delivering another winner.

analytic trail label boss markantonio teams up with rising star roberto capuano for a superb ep of driving techno featuring original tracks from both artists as well as two collaborative recordings and a pair of swapped remixes. markantonio has been at the forefront of italys techno scene since the late nineties, with his analytic trail imprint having been behind some outstanding music for the last decade. he is also no stranger to collaborations having worked up some classic cuts with the likes of davide squillace, rino cerrone & joseph capriati and its in this spirit of collaboration that markantonio embarks upon his next release, this time working alongside the hugely talents roberto capuano. capuano hails from naples in italy and has in the space of a few short years build an enviable reputation with a string of quality releases for the likes of minisketch, monique music and elegant bit records.this join release gives a real insight into the sound and style of both producers, featuring as it does two collaborative tracks, an original solo track from each and a swapped remix from both parties. the record kicks off with collaborative recording and title track melting process a deep, dark and rolling slice of floorfilling techno that sets out to take no prisoners. this is closely followed by the second collaboration, the excellent t4 which journeys into twisted tech territory with rigid drum patterns and edgy stabs.next up with have markantonio he gap, a rolling monster of a track with pitch shifted riffs and an incessant bassline that keep things firing on all cyclinders.roberto capuano offers up his remix which picks up the intensity with some distorted drums and a menacing late night vibe. finally we have the original and markantonio remix of capuanos taken with the former taking things down a deep, hypnotic techno route and the latter picking up the toughness and delivering another winner.

next seven music by volta cab incl. amazing mark e remix. ric mcclelland & sean grieves seven music imprint is back once again. hot on the heels of their last release with robotalco and cottam. this time seven music presents an all together different flavour courtesy of russias volta cab and englands mark e. with previous releases on labels such as solar disco, apersonal and serenades, volta cab is a new and exciting breed of >dance< music producer. pulling inspiration in equal amounts from the past aswell as the future he is one of the few producers now that effortlessly traverses the sub-genres of house, dubstep, disco and downtempo. on remix duties we are extremely proud to bring you merc main man, mark e! your continued love & support is always appreciated!

two giant forces in dance music collide as guy gerber makes his first foray with the visionquest imprint. >the mirror game<, guys first original material since 2010, explores varying shades and tempos across two distinct cuts of progressive tech and electronica.

something of a new-wave house dream team, berlins dj kaos and a mysterious member of the chi-town crew rock up on hamburgs liebedetail spezial imprint with a majestic and uplifting house future-anthem. theyve teamed up with ange da costa to create a soaring, hands in the air peak time moment, underpinned by tight analog beats and full of smooth, warm pianos and heartbreaking strings. gliding through the urgent arrangement are da costa’s dulcet vocals urging you to discover your true self.surely one of the boldest and most musical house cuts around today.

christian smiths tronic label enjoyed a fantastic year in 2011, persistently receiving plaudits from the media, scene tastemakers and the record buying public for the labels consistently first-rate output that consisted of a genre-blurring mixture of tech house and progressive flavoured techno floor-smashing grooves. since meeting in berlin during summer of 2011, christian smith and florian meindl have stuck up a productive studio partnership. having released their first collaboration - desire - via meindls flash imprint in december, this subsequent ep for tronic sees the duo take their corporation a stage further with a two tracks of slightly left of centre yet unashamedly peak-time tech house. mothership leads off the ep with a distinctive retro-electro bassline that builds into the main hook via a series of peaks and drops before taking off into a tweaked crescendo of high-pitched tones. red alert opts for a subtler approach, creating its simple but effective groove from jacking percussion and wobbly synth stabs, which pulse throughout, morphing to distorting and echoing in the break.

nice price deal !!! expect to get lured into the purple maze with this third release by the dutch imprint, once again by mysterious producer yør with his >modern slaves of contemporary contexts ep<. again it will be a shadowy and esoteric dancefloor experience like few others.

supported by: anthony collins, tiefschwarz, jozif, paco osuna, kate, simko, lee curtiss, davide squillace, danny tenaglia, andrew grant,laura, jones, luca bacchetti. back after a brief hiatus, the air london imprint is proud to present new recruit sam russo, who means business on their lucky no.8 release. a two tracker of deep and dubby tech-house >violet town/ you need< embodies analogue grooves with no-nonsense attitude. sam russo is blessed with the kind of technical prowess that many would expect from a sophisticate with far more years behind him. a true beat wizard, russo has been firmly under the wing of leftroom label boss matt tolfrey, collaborating with him and fellow young blood huxley and is one of those genuinely gifted engineers of sound with the potential to be one of the most prolific producers on the london scene.

the first release for their rogue cat sounds imprint is the >no stress express!<, a beautiful piece of swampy psychedelic disco/rock. the 11min original takes you on a dark ethereal adventure thru spiky guitar riffs, mutant brass stabs, melting warm fender rhodes piano, silky deep synth chords, an array of sexy afro percussion, heavy dub live bass, and a lush but eerie live string section which all comes on like a dinosaur l jam session via a david mancuso loft party! so go on and take a walk on the rogue side of town baby!

steyoyokes second release truly shows the labels love for eloquent and surprising house music. the labels second release by their own dahu comes in strong with an atmospheric ep called >deep in the woods<, two crisply produced tracks likely to arouse the senses. berlin-based dahu describes his music as >atmospheric house with delicate melodies and bass-driven sound< and with this, his first release on steyoyoke, he certainly stays true to his word. craftily blending a shuffling percussion with a resonating lead, dahu creates a hypnotic journey reminiscent of rustling leaves and a walk through a dark wood at night. an exciting and atmospheric ep from dahu provides a solid second release for berlins newest imprint: steyoyoke records.

south american label woods n bass unveils its new vinyl-only imprint, woods n bass limited, with wet feet by will azada and piltdown sound. the title track, wet feet, is a forward-looking slice of tribal minimalism that encapsulates the ethos of the label with its dubbed-out, winding hook, thoroughly drenched in dirt and brooding overtones. on the flip, piltdown sound goes solo with rbml, a detroit-esque piece that relentlessly works the floor with its twisted organ and chord stabs trading places for dominance. tying up the release, will azada amplifies the sleaze-factor with the driven bass and tweaked synths of slangin low. living up to its name, wet feet, is just the beginning for woods n bass and its new vinyl series, and promptly received enthusiastic support from influential global techno tastemakers raiz, seph, jeroen search, samuli kemppi, and detroit techno militia to name a few.

the italian slok consider himself more a great pasta chef than an underground contemporary electronic music artist...by the way, he had big influence on the italian breakbeat, drumnbass and jungle scene with his two debut albums they call it jungle and freak 2000, both produced for the renowned irma records. after a natural change to electronic and personal house music beats and sounds in 2006, the international club hit lonely child, released with the collaboration of satoshi tomiie & hector romeros saw recordings label (defmix production), boosted his musical career quickly. his discography also includes releases and remixes on hi profile records labels like get physical music, my favorite robot, circle music, one records, turbo, om, harthouse, plastic fantastic (stereonova), futic tokyo and many more. he currently runs on his own imprint electronic petz, a structure created for support brand new talented electronic music minds. in 2010 he released two different albums: rain, on alex flatners label circle music germany, and the fat pasta grooves on electronic petz. after an intense studio work and sounds research, the year 2012 promises to be full of new collaborations including the release of a new artist album and a live set.

we got a nice one coming up next….dj borka out slovenia who is making us happy with his supercool yugoraregroovemixtapes “tetkine radosti” serving for rx:tx imprint a megadope digital future-funk-release with a fullsteptreatment by josip klobucar on top….personal rec. saluting this pure niceness with a limited 7&#8243, vinyl coming up next……be ready!

with their feet firmly positioned on dutch soil, the heads and hearts of dam swindle are nonetheless rooted deep into the soul of the motor city, and this ep of finely crafted grooves on jimmy posters and huxleys fledgling saints & sonnets imprint is as brilliant a reflection of their obsession as you could expect. >the wrap around< combines a killer vocal hook with a silky line, but its the bassline that marks it out, coming in with a thudding bassline that twists itself into all manner of unfiltered goodness at the halfway point. >pain tomorrow< meanwhile prefers to let its skipping percussion do the talking with a bumping chord led groove that would put mcde to shame. the ep is rounded off with a killer remix of the title track from deleusions of grandeurs pattern select, turning in a sparse reworking which transforms the light original into a throbbing piece of basement house.

autoreply offshoot stuga musik welcomes back apoena, who hails from porto alegre, capital of the rio grande do sul state in southern brazil. his first 12 inch for stuga musik - falando serio - was championed by the likes of baby ford, willie graff and jus-ed among others, the latter proceeding to release the self-titled apoena album on his own underground quality imprint earlier this year. as an accomplished musician of many instruments and nationally renowned reggae artist its no surprise he knows a thing or two about making a killer record. here he steps up with >mover<, a warm, hypnotic floor-workout that references the early pioneers and is equally suited to peak time or early morning play. on the flip >cooler< displays layer upon layer of colorful emotion whilst showcasing the artists love for vintage keys and analogue synthesis. enjoy!

gabriel andruzzi, multi-instrumentalist and core member of dfas beloved the rapture, debuts his solo moniker dj druzz vs. omega mus on his own throne of blood imprint. designed for maximum dancefloor impact, >apeman< reveals new shades of primal funkiness hitherto unexplored by man... the title track thumps along with a swagger in its step, while tambourines, deep toms and simian grunts rattle and shake into rhythmic abandon. meanwhile, audacious, finely-detuned synth acrobatics form the backbone of the track and evoke a sense of careening blindly through the jungle canopy.