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The Bone Deep EP kick-starts 2014 for UK label Lost My Dog with five bite-sized Deep House treats from Lil Mark, Grey Area, JammHot, Ivan Dbri and Stefan Kaye. There’s a huge expanse of experience and talent on show, but for all five artists this is their first outing on Lost My Dog.

Grey Area - Gotta Know

Tony Dee goes straight for the jugular on this one, with &#8220;Long Way&#8221; featuring a cavernous vibe supported by commanding stabs and a rocksteady rhythm section.&nbsp; Eerie chords add to the whole atmosphere and together with the mandatory spoken word section complete the dark ride. &#8220;Is Back&#8221; picks up straight from there and introduces sub-bass mania alongside the stomping drum kit. Pulsating its way through, the affair only lets up for the suspenseful breakdown before going back to mechanized warfare.

Tony Dee - Long Way (Original Mix)

Tony Dee - Is Back (Original Mix)

D-Deck is back on Agile with a storming two-tracker which gets down to business from the very start. The title track&#8217;s pulsating rhythm section sets the tone for the whole EP, and looped electronics pave the way for commanding chords and a rocksteady groove from hell. &#8220;Kimolos&#8221; picks up from there and continues with low-pitched, dirty synth stabs while a warped vibe emanates from the intricate sonic manipulation. Add some mild industrial overtones to the mix and you&#8217;ve got yourself a surefire winner.

D-Deck - Tendering (Original Mix)

D-Deck - Kimolos (Original Mix)

Jay Lumen - Our Freedom (La Fleur Remix)

The boss is getting remixed by the cream of the Techno crop, while his original mix overflows with juicy sub-bass as it holds the claustrophobic vibe down. Cristian Varela is up first, and lightens things up with a two-step bassline and a percussion-led rhythm section. Dema takes it from there and treats us to a heads-down groover, complete with streamlined synths and tasty chord action. The Filterheadz remix seals the deal and their rendition boasts light tribal sensibilities as immense FX washes take control and busy drum edits keep the suspense level high.

Uto Karem - Pushing Forward (Original Mix)

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Tommie Sunshine & Halfway House feat. Fast Eddie - The Man (Clyde P Remix)

We welcome Landmark to Agile as he treats us to the rocksteady groove of &#8220;Dis&#8221;, led by a simple, addictive riff and classy synths which propel the affair to the next level.&nbsp; &#8220;I Want&#8221; picks up from there and offers a dubbier approach and cavernous vibe, letting the grinding hats do the talking as haunting vocals pierce the thick, midnight air.&nbsp; Also, the package comes complete with the tool version of &#8220;Dis&#8221; for those creative moments.

Landmark - Dis (Original Mix)

Landmark - I Want (Original Mix)

Dema strikes back on Agile and &#8220;Together But Alone&#8221; is a moody groover, with a persistent rhythm section leading the way and a commanding vocal spread throughout the length of the affair.&nbsp; Extra class comes from analog synth goodness which adds both to the track&#8217;s vibe and oomph-factor.&nbsp; On &#8220;Fusion&#8221; we are treated to a more spacious approach and simple percussion patterns; another testament to Dema&#8217;s clever production skills, leaving ample room for each element to breathe.

Dema - Together But Alone (Original Mix)

Dema - Fusion (Original Mix)

Uto&#8217;s latest outing on his own Agile Recordings kicks off with an ultra-sensual rhythm section before letting the sly bassline set the tone and the quirky percussion intertwine with discordant synths and vocal snippets.&nbsp; On the first rework of &#8220;Reflective&#8221;, we have none other than the mighty Dosem who fattens things up, mangles the original&#8217;s vocal edits and then adds his trademarked melodic chords for a more nostalgic feel. Closing up, Paride Saraceni&#8217;s percussion-led version of the same track boasts commanding stabs, while the rubber-band bass holds everything together in style.

Uto Karem - Reflective (Dosem Remix)

Uto Karem - Reflective (Paride Saraceni Remix)

Paride Saraceni is back on Agile and gets straight to the point with &#8220;Skyline&#8221;, where we find him rolling out the percussion and bringing in classy, evolving synths over a rocksteady drumset.&nbsp; The optimistic vibe of &#8220;West Village&#8221; is up next, letting a rubber-band bassline take control, while persistent stabs keep the momentum going and hypnotic electronics grind away in the background.

Paride Saraceni - West Village (Original Mix)

It&#8217;s time for our sixth Agility V/A compilation, and once again, label boss Uto Karem has rounded up seven earth-shattering offerings which represent our sound at the moment.&nbsp; Dema kicks things off with the cavernous &#8220;Chilling&#8221;, after which Many Reasons loop things out with &#8220;Out Of Control&#8221;.&nbsp; If you&#8217;re looking for some bass-heavy action, D-Deck has got you covered and Tony Dee will bring out the subs in style.&nbsp; David Dega and Nino Bua team up for the aptly-titled &#8220;Come Play&#8221;, Yado Atiz brings out the quirky riffs, and Unique (CRO) closes up with a mangled vocals and a rubber-band bassline.

Many Reasons aka MiniCoolBoyz & NHB - Out of Control (Original Mix)

D-Deck - Plaka (Original Mix)

Yado Atiz - Kaos (Original Mix)

Fabian Argomedo returns to Agile and brings some filtered goodness to the table with &#8220;Chakra&#8221;, as a mutated sample goes through the motions alongside meaty sub-bass and a crackling rhythm section.&nbsp; On &#8220;Norteando&#8221; things are a bit more dubby, with subtle synths riffing away while spaced-out madness, quirky vocal edits, and cavernous, percussive stabs lead the way.

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Natee Quiniou