Andrey Terekhov is known to the world as Eastcolors, and is known for his wide-scale, expansive sound on releases for labels such as Critical, Samurai and Hospital. Now, it is Demand Records who take up the talented young Russian’s work, The Swiss imprint is respected the world over for its strength of roster, quality of releases and forward-thinking vision. The perfect combination of artist and label, then, for the issue of The Light EP.

The original is straight up classic Eastcolors, with ranging depth, soulful vocals and urgent, percussive beats. The flow is augmented with some flashing electronics, smooth delivery and top drawer arrangement and production. Truly a gifted musician, if you have slept on Eastcolors up to now, it’s time to wake up.

The original is accompanied by four remixes, with Beastie Respond going all late-night on things, with some retro-sounding strings and bass added to their version. The remix still has the contemplative beauty of EC’s mix, but is taken in another direction. Imagine 80s soul and funk clashing with some sleazy house elements, and you might get close. Different, exciting, and perfectly fitting.

The Look Light remix on the other hand, is a more minimal, laid-back move. Stripping away some of the outer layers, Look Light instead focus on the groove, turning things on their heads as they cover some serious UK funky/garage ground. Phil Tangent ramps up the bass, as his remix moves from electro bursts to deep, close d&b in the blink of an eye. Troy Gunner, star of Mindset, Brownswood and The Crescent amongst others, adds elements of dub as he breaks the track down and slowly rebuilds it into a club bubbler for those that like their music serious and funky.

The remix package is perfectly balanced, and is one of the most varied you will hear all year. The release is topped off with Moonwalker, with Noel, which sees more running beats and booming bass, with an interesting undertow and touches of jazz in the corners.

An amazing set from Eastcolors, showing his Light to the world. Get to know this fantastic producer, and get your copy now.

Eastcolors - The Light (Troy Gunner Remix)

Black Acre are definitely on a roll at the moment. With a discography already boasting heavy-hitters from the likes of Fantastic Mr. Fox, Romare and Dark Sky, they steamrolled through the past year with Clap! Clap!’s debut album Tayi Bebba - an afro-influenced funbag with generous amounts of footwork and bass around the 135bpm mark.

The Bristol-based imprint are refusing to pull the handbrake. They dip in again with a fresh rave-bunker from thrifty newcomer, Tsunga. Under Scratcha’s wing, Tsunga began his heavily distorted attack on the dance floor last year with the terrifying “Feisar”, melding a 92’ hardcore sensibility with grime’s ferocity. “Maris Piper” is fine chop and twist work. Built on Hulk-heavy low-end surges and relentless head-knocking breaks, it’s classic jungle techno at its best.

It arrives both digitally and on clear 10” vinyl on the 4th May 2015.

Tsunga “Maris Piper” - Boiler Room Debuts

KRUMMER RAUM

Seba & Lotek - So Long (ft. Sacred Sounds)

Available on 7" vinyl at alphacut.net/#457 or all well-selected stores soon.
45SEVEN logo and label design by www.ithinkitsnice.com
Frequencies lifted by @lxc at @wattasound

Beam Up - Vibin (45715, 7", 2016)

unofficial remix of @aroma-nice's 'Just A Blind', released this month on @heresybeats.

Grab the release over at http://heresybeats.bandcamp.com/album/hsy005-aroma-nice-just-a-blind-ep

Just A Blind EP

Buy the original here

Aroma Nice - Just A Blind (Earl Grey Remix)

SHRLOK 'Falling Awake' ft Theo.
'Splinters' LP out now on AMAR.
Digital & Vinyl Release: 
https://amaruk.bandcamp.com

'Splinters' LP

A1 - AMIT 'Cold Blood'
A2 - Om Unit - 'Maths'
B1 - V.I.V.E.K - ?
B2 - SHRLOK - 'Falling Awake' ft Theo
C1 - dBridge - 'Own The Town'
C2 - Moresounds - ?
D1 - J:Kenzo - 'Nal Hutta'
D2 - Oris Jay & Chris Innasound - ?
D3 - Krust - 'Escape From Finland' 
E1 - Gremlinz x Jesta - ?
E2 - Danny Scrilla - ?
F1 - Von D - 'Ah So it Go'
F2 - Akcept & Another Channel - ?
F3 - Mønic - ?

SHRLOK 'Falling Awake' ft Theo - 'Splinters' LP - AMAR

Breaks and Beats Podcast #22

• • • • • DJ BOOKINGS: fanu@fanumusic.com • • • • 

TRACKLIST:
Fanu - 12-bit (SUBB1996)
Adam F - Circles (Tes La Rok remake)
Aeon Four - Pure White (SUBB1996 forthcoming)
Fracture - Bump 2 Dis
Om Unit - Righteousness
TMSV - Ego Death
Sully - Lifted [Welfare remix]
Fanu - Prototype (Metalheadz)
TMSV - FM Dream
Pete Cannon - Make The Dance Nice (N4 Records)
Red Light - Dangerous (Deep Jungle)
Fanu - Recharge (Metalheadz)
ReDraft - Hold Up
Fanu - Drums For Freedom (SUBB1996)
Hot Source - Hot Temptation (Astrophonica)
Ricky Force - Forlorn (Pressin Hard forthcoming)
? - ?
Grey Code - Pearl (Metalheadz)
Kid Drama - Mirrored Lake

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Fanu Breaks & Beats Podcast 22

Digital available now - https://samuraimusic.bandcamp.com/album/reaching-the-source

Manchester's Indigo is an artist that was always in our sights for a Horo release when the label was created. An open minded, experimental individual that takes on different tempos constantly and masters them with his own unique style to the point that the speed of the music is unrecognisable.

'Reaching The Source' is the approach a lot of people have come to know Liam Blackburn aka Indigo for - a floating island of dream excerpts anchored by crisp percussion and Poppy Roberts vocals, a true lesson in the power of subtlety. 'Tethys' bares its teeth and writhes around with a bouncing menace that has had adventurous dancefloors enthralled. But ironically, of them all, this EP began with 'Talia' an ambient piece that you could loop to infinity, a deep valley of sumptuous sonics whirling around your ears.



Reaching The Source EP

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Indigo 'Reaching The Source' EP | HORO009

Opening Set

Fingerz - Sub Sbass

Songs from the documentary Oxyana, directed by Sean Dunne, out July 1st via Oxyana.com

Music by John McCauley (Deer Tick) and Jonny Fritz (aka Jonny Corndawg).

Recorded over 5 days in Jonny Fritz living room, aka The Fritz Carlton, in Nashville, TN .

Produced by Spencer Cullum.

Engineered and Mixed by Evan P. Donahue

Mastered by Frank Turbe

Jerry Pentacost on Drums

Taylor Zachary on Bass and Organ

Joshua Hedley on Fiddle and Vocals

Spencer Cullum on Pedal Steel

03 Dog On A Chain [from the film Oxyana]

Oxyana