WEEK 47

The Deep - Love Your Brother

Rounding up a year which saw crucial releases from Iron Curtis and Quarion, »Can’t Help It« is the long awaited return of sample wizards Session Victim to the ep format. This Retreat 3-tracker is a profound, subtle and quite melancholic affair, perfect for those emotional moments in the early morning. Skillfully arranged and featuring the impeccable playing of Linnart Ebel, »Can’t Help It« is once again an essential statement from one of House Music’s most fascinating duo.
 »Pass The Diesel« begins with a stuttering beat, seagull like noises and muted chords that wouldn’t be out of place on a vintage Group Home instrumental. Staying on the aquatic tip, Session Victim introduce a beautiful Rhodes sequence which takes the track into a dream-like – dare we say californian? – direction. Spiced up with gentle synth noodlings, ethereal vocal snippets and a magical strings motive, »Pass The Diesel« bathes in the deeper shades of House without ever drowning in a cliché, thanks to its snapping drums and vivid arrangement. 
Slowing things down a notch, »Hyuwee« starts off with what is maybe the most unconventional instrument in Session Victim’s repertoire, the banjo! But the fear of witnessing these down-to-earth-boys actually becoming the boys-down-south vanishes after 30 seconds: a melancholic 3-Chord theme, snappy 808 patterns and funky drum fills lead the tune in a familiar (but vast) territory. Linnart Ebel’s talent is put to great use with subtle guitar licks that give a lively feel to the whole song. You will notice that Session Victim have labeled »Hyuwee« as an »instrumental«. Does it mean that we can expect a vocal version in the near future? All bets are on as to who will provide the vocals to this one … 
Flip the record over for the magnificent »Tearwiper«, a slow-house groover which might be Session Victim’s deepest excursion on wax so far. Abyssal chords, radio effects and a dragging 105 bpm beat set the stage for a grand sonic adventure. The track breaks down after the introduction of the guitar theme and a warm sub bass takes center stage in order to drive »Tearwiper« in a confident manner. Shakers and bubbling synths are floating around whereas Linnart’s hypnotic playing provides a steady backing to the bassline. Another breakdown and the elements are nicely washed away while a thoughtful guitar solo brings this underwater journey to an end. 



RTR14 - A2 - Session Victim - Hyuwee (instrumental)

B1. Don't Stop [snippet]

First up on the Splendor & Squalour imprint is Brame & Hamo, with a superb remix from the german duo - Session Victim.

A1 // Brame & Hamo - Clockwerk
A2 // Brame & Hamo - Clockwerk (Session Victim Remix)
B1 // Hamo - S.O.U.L
B2 // Brame - Full Custody

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B2 // Brame - Full Custody

A2 - Sascha Dive - Rapin Black - DVR 027

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David  Martin - Gratitude (Saine Remix)

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Premiere: Carlo - Kynf (Good Ratio Music)

P - SOL - What About Me (128 Bitrate Version)

Third track taken from the "Wash My Soul EP" by Adesse Versions. Vinyl out now, digital to follow in October. 

Adesse Versions - Thank U (LT063, Side B2) 2015

It's a celebration bitches!!! Five years and not one grey hair!!!
2 x 12" will be released October 19th.... featuring Dan Shake, Borrowed Identity, Giovanni Damico, Hoshina Anniversary, Tim Jules, Boogie Nite, Marcel Vogel and FYI Chris! Let's go!

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b1. Borrowed Identity - Queens Bridge (LiH 016)

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Anyone who has been paying attention knows that in addition to being purveyors of the finest quality disco, the Razor-N-Tape catalog is stacked in house grooves as well. This comp showcases the deeper side of R-N-T with ten essential and sexy cuts from their R-N-T, Reserve and Digital Only series.

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Only Children - Whatever Makes U

Baltic Beaches EP

Karol Aleksander - Jesienny Pan

Session Victim's remix of 'Fuck Music' opens with subtly building guitar and bass grooves, before bursting into life with a 7-minute journey through stirring vocal samples and rhythmic drum patterns. One for both the body and soul.

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Premiere: Kapote 'Fuck Music' (Session Victim Remix)

YSE Saint Laur'Ant - Gonna Be Alright

About 6 months ago, just before I set off on my 5 month tour of Europe I got a message from a good friend of mine asking me if I would edit a track that he loves. 
I said of course, and asked him what track. 
Turns out its a big favourite of mine also.
'Why Can't We Live Together' by Timmy Thomas is an amazing song with a strong message that is even more relevant today than it was back in 1972.
The message is clear, it's simple, it's beautiful.
I'm saddened by recent events around the world and I've always tried to spread love through music, because for me, music is love.
I hope you share the message and enjoy.
LNTG <3

Live Together [LNTG No More War Rework]

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Premiere: Black Loops - Samariter [Neovinyl]

Fouk, comprised of schoolmates Daniel Leseman and Hans Peeman (aka Junktion), first caught our attention in 2014 with their First Things First debut on Output. The Dutch duo then followed it up with releases on Room with a View and Detroit Swindle's Heist. They now deliver their fourth EP, Gruff, on London-based House of Disco Records, where Fouk now join a roster already boasting Francis Inferno Orchestra, Psychemagik, Late Nite Tuff Guy, Monitor 66 and more.

The title track and our favourite off the release, "Gruff" is an amalgamation of all funk music's greatness – a walking bassline underpin, groove-fuelled guitar licks, heady melodies on a wah-wah synth and dreamy vocal snippets. A healthy tribute to old-school funk in a modern-day format fit for any dancefloor.

Fouk's Gruff EP drops on vinyl on 18th January and digitally on 1st February 2016.

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Fouk "Gruff" - Boiler Room Debuts

Track list:

A1 - Hump
A2 - Backstabber
B1 - Time Is of the Essence
B2 - Monday Mourning

Digi Only - Yaaa

Release Info:

The man that represents the deeper side of Amsterdam house is back on Dirt Crew. His last outing on Detroit Swindle’s “Heist Recordings”, the “Le Troubadour EP” was another fine example of that laid back funky deep house only Nachtbraker can squeeze out.

Settling into the groove immediately is ‘Hump’, bouncing chords and a warbling Rhodes lead into an irresistible bass line. The title track, ‘Backstabber’ hits right in the hips, a chugging feel good work out for the dance floor. The flip remains true to the flavor of this whole EP, offering up a massive speaker rattling bottom end and funk flavored keys on ’Time Is Of The Essence’, while ’Monday Mourning’ steps up with expertly cut disco samples, an effervescent excursion with a jazzy lead and a touch of vocoder for good measure. The release is rounded out with digi only offering ‘Yaaa’, a sub driven deep house work out, boasting swelling loops and hypnotic percussion.

Nachtbraker’s sharp sense of harmony and knack for vibe is ever present throughout this whole release, he has truly fine tuned his sound to a perfect balance of unbounded energy and stylish musicianship. We are happy to welcome him back on Dirt Crew with this classy release.


WEEK 47

Pedro Oz ♠