Every music lover feels a specific, even if sometimes undeserved, sense of achievement when they discover an obscure and underrated artist. So we were particularly stoked when we caught wind of France-based Marc Bianco (soundcloud). The little-known producer is about to again release an EP for French label Moonrise Hill Material – an imprint whose tracks… Continue reading Marc Bianco – Harland Jam [Moonrise Hill Material]
Tag: sample house
PREMIERE : Martin Hayes – Turn You On [Razor-N-Tape]
Brooklyn’s Razor-N-Tape releases more music than humanly possible. How they continue to add quality releases to their ever expanding catalogue is an A&R feat for the ages. Credit must be given where it’s due, and the dream team of Aaron Dae and JKriv deserve applause for the efforts they make to bring quality dance music… Continue reading PREMIERE : Martin Hayes – Turn You On [Razor-N-Tape]
PREMIERE : Malouane – Keep Yo Mama Clean [In The Box Records]
Parisian sample-based house label In The Box Records, kicks off 2018 with a project from fellow Parisian, and co-founder of In Any Case Records, Malouane (soundcloud). With previous releases on Lagaffe Tales and his own label, Malouane continues a hot streak with another project full of intelligent sampling and chilled-out deep house grooves. His unique… Continue reading PREMIERE : Malouane – Keep Yo Mama Clean [In The Box Records]
PREMIERE : Tilman – Stay Here Forever [Fine]
One of the two bosses of German label Fine has four funk-filled, rolling tunes prepared for its seventh release. Look out for Tilman’s (soundcloud) dance-inducing, soul-seducing quartet of sample-heavy house and disco jams out on January 18. [soundcloud url= “https://soundcloud.com/boltingbits/tilman-stay-here-forever” /] A1 is packed with the usual disco/house sonic suspects: strings, jazzy keys and heartfelt vocal… Continue reading PREMIERE : Tilman – Stay Here Forever [Fine]
PREMIERE : Joe Corti – Mr. Kuti [Better Listen Records]
Better Listen Records continues its hot streak into 2018 with a debut EP from Joe Corti (soundcloud). The young Londoner’s short discography is off to a strong start with singles on the always good Pusic Records, the always sleazy Mr. Nice Guy Records, and now a proper artist EP on one of America’s most promising… Continue reading PREMIERE : Joe Corti – Mr. Kuti [Better Listen Records]
PREMIERE : Name – Side Effect [Velours Records]
Leipzig label Velours seeks to evoke and extend the polished deep house sound of producer Luvless. After years of co-running Rose Records with his pals Martin Hayes and M.ono, as well as a strong catalogue of contributions as both a solo and tandem producer, the German slickster launched his own label in late 2017. The… Continue reading PREMIERE : Name – Side Effect [Velours Records]
PREMIERE : Colm K – Affinity [All City Records]
Originally established in 2001 as a record store, Dublin-based All City Records also expanded into the role of a record label two short years later, in 2003. Since then they’ve had numerous releases from both up and coming, as well as established artists, receiving critical acclaim on more than one occasion. Not sticking to any… Continue reading PREMIERE : Colm K – Affinity [All City Records]
PREMIERE : 4004 – Dice Bar [In Any Case Records]
Paris and Lyon-based In Any Case Records are back again with their brand of dusty, sample house. For their third release they are welcoming back co-founders G2S and Cutouane (also known as Malouane), they also welcome back Manuel Nie and invite newcomers Kaffe Crème and 4004 to the label. The first three releases were prepared well in advance and thus the… Continue reading PREMIERE : 4004 – Dice Bar [In Any Case Records]
PREMIERE : Harry Wolfman – Floozy [Secret Listen Records]
As the saying goes, good things come in twos. Fries and gravy, chocolate and peanut butter, brussels sprouts and bacon (seriously, don’t knock it till you try it) and now Secret Reels and Better Listen Records. The A&R masterminds behind the two labels, Lee Dearn and Martín Miguel respectively, have joined forces, not unlike the two heroes Batman… Continue reading PREMIERE : Harry Wolfman – Floozy [Secret Listen Records]
PREMIERE : Riggles – Doomsday [Post Pluto]
Today we’re taking a trip back Down Under as we so often seem to do lately. The Sydney, Australia-based collective, record label and party series Post Pluto (soundcloud) are about to celebrate their fourth release and we’ve got the lowdown. The imprint curates small run vinyl releases with a focus on music that is “soulful, deep… Continue reading PREMIERE : Riggles – Doomsday [Post Pluto]
PREMIERE : Delakeyz – Our Roots [UKNOWY Music]
Starting life off as a cassette label in 2012, UKNOWY Music has since expanded into the vinyl realm. Based in Munich, Germany, the imprint is also host to beat event nights in its hometown. The premise behind UKNOWY is simple. It’s about following a passion. In this case it’s a passion for music. Although they try to… Continue reading PREMIERE : Delakeyz – Our Roots [UKNOWY Music]
PREMIERE : Will Gates – Untitled 2 [Whyte Numbers]
A mysterious new figure from Tbilisi, Georgia by the name of Will Gates (soundcloud) is the latest to release an EP on Blaq Numbers vinyl-only sub-label Whyte Numbers. The German imprint is still relatively young but has seen success with EPs from the likes of Interstate, Matthias Fiedler & Carlo and a small host of artists on their various artist… Continue reading PREMIERE : Will Gates – Untitled 2 [Whyte Numbers]