It’s been a while since we did one of our review features and accompanying mixes! Well we’re back on it with periodic plans across the year for a good few more. Without wasting any more of your time, check out our music picks below, which have been released across February and March, plus our own Barry Fold Out has put together a live mix of all the releases below for your listening pleasure.
RICK WADE – DEEP INCANTATIONS TRILOGY VOL 1
art is the place recordings
Another master class from Detroit resident Rick Wade for the launch of this new Berlin based label, however the two have been collaborators on the Berlin dancefloor for some time. Four original tracks bless this 12″ and push all the right buttons, which is generally a given with his releases. With clever melodies, deep grooves, atmospheric synths and subtle vocal samples, this is a late night burner and an early morning sunrise, Rick Wade has covered the full palette. Pimp Prophecy is featured on the mix and is already down as one of my favourite tracks of the year!
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TORIBIO – DAYLIGHT (ft Sharin)
Juliet Records
Toribio is a key player in the New York party scene, with an undeniable energy that radiates throughout. From hosting the Bring Dat Ass parties to his residency at The Lot, as well as frequent performances at major venues across the city, Toribio has cultivated a dedicated following who share his passion for soulful house music. On his debut release with Juliet Records, the jazz-trained multi-instrumentalist delivers a special treat, featuring his sister Sharin on vocals. This uplifting track, with its infectious rhythms, is sure to lift your spirits and inspire hope. Plus, Crackazat adds his signature flair with a remix that takes the track to the next level.
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CLIVE FROM ACCOUNTS – THE VERY BEST OF CLIVE FROM ACCOUNTS
Razor’n’Tape
Our preferred accountant Clive showcases his talents in the boardroom with an extensive array of beats. This London-based artist explores the diverse range of UK house and garage sounds throughout the ten tracks of his album. Opening cut, ‘Save Me,’ features organ stabs, soulful vocals, and a hint of acid. In contrast, ‘Heavier’ aptly delivers a deep, intense vibe as a certified club anthem, featuring Riko Dann. However, it’s ‘E Magik’ alongside ‘Ambika’ that truly caters to house enthusiasts. Clive demonstrates his consistent excellence here on this gem.
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INTR0BEATZ LIMINAL SPACES
Cosmic Angles
Following a move from Iceland to Berlin with his young family, he may be in new surroundings but nothing has changed in respect of the quality house produced by Int0beatz. Coming together with a label we have a lot of love for, this was always going to be a release we were excited to listen to. Liminal Spaces is a three-track EP that blends chopped samples, funky stabs, lush chords, and infectious rhythms – a combination designed to warm the heart and get heads nodding, a release ready for the dancefloor.
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TESFA WILLIAMS – BEYOND TODAY EP
Heist Recordings
A UK producer with genre crossing beats has his first release for Heist and we see the artist dig deep into his black roots and deliver an EP that celebrates his eclectic sound with 4 originals full of high notes. With such a quality selection for the EP, we couldn’t see past the brilliant Brighter Life for the Review Mix.
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PADRE & BAR.BA – ALTERITY
Aterral
Berlin label Aterral welcomes Pete Lazonby aka Padre on board. Best known for the 90s trance anthem Sacred Cycles, here the veteran producer brings us the sublimely beautiful ‘Alterity’ – a blissful two-tracker that truly defies genres. Padre joins together with Italian producer Bar.ba, Dropping some highly innovative dance music for avant-garde dance floors. ‘Holding Hands We’re Feeling Power’ opens with singer Oe celebrating that glorious high at the start of a relationship, while ‘She Dances Like A Painting’ is impossible to categorise but it is for certain a timeless addition the modern techno landscape.
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KNOE1 & TIM TUCKER – GIRL UR FREAKY
Star Creature
It’s the type of funk that can only come from a combo of ‘Cali’s Finest’. This 7” features a collaboration of two Star Creature veterans. The two have paired here for a raw, uncut cut with all the necessary elements for the freaky funk aficionados. Synthed out sounds layered over a smacking clap and spaced-out low end. This is tough groove that we know from experience, really takes hold of the dancefloor.
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GALLIANO – PLEASURE, JOY & HAPPINESS (MUSCLECARS REMIX)
Brownswood
What was already a stunning track from Galliano featured on their latest album, NYC duo Musclecars, who just tore up our last Faith party, take it to the next level and created a soulful house masterpiece. Packed with 90s NYC vibes, this is a track that will continue to get played across the year. (Photo by A Bruno)
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JKRIV – INTUITION EP
Razor-N-Tape
A release of four original tracks which were created while undergoing chemotherapy in the latter part of last year, this is a personal EP which we are grateful to have the pleasure of listening to. From club burner, to rolling dub heavy title track, 90s analogue vibes and stunning vocals, this is all Jkriv and Razor-N-Tape and we wouldn’t have it any other way. (Photo by A Bruno)
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MASON COLLECTIVE – ROOM FOR ME
Nervous
The Manchester trio have dropped a belter on the legendary NYC label. A combination of chugging beats, rolling bassline and unreal vocal give this cleverly crafted track the perfect amount of layers and plenty of room to allow the sum of the parts to be one proper dancefloor workout.
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DMX KREW X DVDE – SET FREE EP FT ROBERT OWENS
House of Underground
UK artist DMX Krew collaborates with DVDE hailing from France for this brand new EP. It is the title track featuring the legendary vocals of Chicago legend Robert Owens which really has us bowled over. Smooth keys and house beats alongside the perfectly recognisable tones of Robert Owens are picked up by the acid synth layers, make this one very special track indeed.
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ALMA NEGRA – LA PLAGE EP
Delusions of Grandeur
A second release on Jimpster Delusions label for the Basel brothers. Here on the ‘La Plage EP’ we’re treated to four original tracks spanning funky, afro-inspired grooves, horn-heavy disco sounds and proper deep house vibes. Love these guys and continue to deliver quality, time after time.
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