Rebelski
The Rift Valley (incl. Luciano/Lee Van Dowski Remixes)
(Cadenza88)

A1. The Rift Valley (Original Mix)
A2. The Rift Valley (Luciano Remix) 
B1. The Rift Valley (Lee Van Dowski Binary Re-Up Mix)

Format : 12” vinyl/digital 
Release date : end August 2013 (vinyl & digital)

Rebelski - The Rift Valley (Lee Van Dowski Binary Re-Up) (Cadenza88) [Teaser]

Release date: 10/09/2013
Label: RebelLION
Ep: RBL017

DAVI - Two Suns In The Sky (Original Mix)

Davi - Rebel Heart (Original Mix)

Rebelski - The Rift Valley - Luciano (AngyBeat Remix)

Saved release their 100th EP with a superb collection of tracks including my remix of Gary Beck's 'Say What'. 

Released on the 10th March.

Gary Beck - Say What (Adam Beyer Remix) - SAVED100

Adam Beyer’s original track starts with a heavy bass line that is a sure-fire, grooved out killer. The infectious vocal hook and melody line supplies the extra force to make this track one of the strongest releases on Truesoul to this date.

TRUE1241 - Adam Beyer - Take Me Away - Truesoul

Adam Beyer has produced an incredibly strong EP. The first track on the EP, Eye Contact, uses rhythmic vocal stabs to give it an infectious rhythm and groove. The second track, Raspberry Cave, uses a melodic synth-line and pad to create a dark, absorbing roller. On the digital release, another further two tracks have been added. Salvage Dub uses a funky bass line and rhythmic chords to full effect to gain the club’s attention. Cosa Mira, rounds of the EP by using percussion to construct an energetic rhythm with the help of some dreamy stabs to create a moody characteristic.

ME12 - Adam Beyer - Salvage Dub - Mad Eye

ME12 - Adam Beyer - Cosa Mira - Mad Eye

Slam bring light to their Paragraph imprint with the floor-shattering 'Cadence' release. 

'Cadence' is as tough and as noisy as you'll find Slam today. Sitting on the outskirts of Techno, the Glaswegian pair push the envelope of their style and production, utilising a grit they have worked on for over twenty years.

The deeper of the two tracks ,'Remain', still packs a punch. While preserving the rumbling low-end that binds 'Cadence' together, 'Remain' bears a fathomless form that allows that dizzying, cosmos moment in longer sets. 

This powerful two tracker from Slam is a welcome return for Paragraph.

1. Slam - Cadence [PARA019]

Joseph Capriati - Kontrol Room (Original Mix)

Gary Beck | Bring A Friend
 [SOMACD100]

1.  I Read About You
2.  Algoreal
3.  D51
4.  Before The Crash
5.  Unaware
6.  Skiver
7.  Hopkin
8.  Little moon
9.  Bring A Friend
10.  Operation

Soma’s 100th album release is a huge milestone for the label and reiterates how influential the Glasgow brand has been in defining the musical landscape for two decades. 

There is no better way to celebrate both the impact and influence of the label than by showcasing one of Glasgow’s most successful Techno exports. Gary Beck embodies the continued innovation of Soma, having worked in close collaboration with the label from his 2009 debut onwards. In the years since his first release Gary Beck has become a global Techno sensation performing at every major venue and starting his own successful label, Bek Audio, which has seen his tracks selling out at an incredible rate. This album highlights just why Gary Beck has reached such a pinnacle and again shows that his collaborations with Soma are always incendiary. Throughout the album every track is perfectly balanced and totally unique creating a sonic journey from the first bar to the last. 

The epic scale of the album is reflected in the first track ‘I Read About You’ which seems to expand and develop constantly bringing in ambience, intricate drum patterns and ethereal synths which create a spiritual and expansive quality. 

The opener is punctuated brilliantly by the sharp and deep style of Algoreal, which winds the tension up again and takes the music in another new direction. 

Beck’s mastery of integrating various original musical themes is a signature of this record and the development of sounds is striking. A clear example of this is in how well spaced and electro elements are crafted on ‘D51’ to create an exciting sense of anticipation and a powerfully organic feel. This means that there is a chance to create tracks which feel like whole ensemble pieces rather than an exercise in strict, clinical production. 

Throughout there is a strong sense of musicianship, but this is balanced well with the engrossing physicality of tracks. ‘Unaware’ for example has heavy bass, beats and all manner of carefully developed production elements which create an almost disorientating sense of power. 

Certain tracks follow different musical routes and the scope of this is kept in check with regard to the whole album by tracks like ‘Hopkin’ which tie these different elements together as part of a complete work. The tracks have such varied rhythm patterns and production which are often understated but always effective. 

Little moon is a perfect interlude with bright and beautiful sounds which although being the shortest track on the album creates its own detailed atmosphere and imagery, a transcendent moment on the album. 

The progression of the Samba-influenced beats and resonant drums of ‘Operation’ is another great example of the strength and complexity of this album, creating a whole new soundscape and another avenue for exploration. This is a shattering end to the album and brings everything to a close in a fashion which is absolutely fitting for such a great album. Album number 100 is certainly worthy of its place in Soma history and the achievement in creating this piece of music matches the great achievements of Soma in getting to this landmark.  


Mastered at Glowcast by Conor Dalton

Gary Beck - Before The Crash (Soma CD100)

Round one. On the left corner, red trousers, the Scottish Harvey McKay with “Scopolamine”, a pure techno cut full of powerful vocals that will hit you like a punch on the face. On the right corner, blue trousers, we have the brothers Floris, Mr. Bizz is on the ring to drive a colorful techno hook with “Dun”, potent echoed drums that will rumble all kind of dancing shoes. This is a versus, but no one’s going to win, this is a technical draw, two hot tracks accompanied by a Luigi’s Madonna remix. A notorious EP that will knockout all dancing floors. Are you ready to rumble?
Artwork by GaAs
Mastering by www.pobla.es

Support by: Slam, Kaiserdisco, Jay Lumen, Joris Voorn, Shinedoe, 2000 and One, Paco Osuna, Adam Beyer, DVS1, Deltano, Ramiro Lopez, Filterheadz, Stefano Noferini and many more.

Luc

MI1