My Shazam Tracks - Part 1

27 Anos Nacional

Mimosa 2000

Huxley & Sam Russo - Don't Undastand

Returning to Leftroom with his third EP after previous outings in 2009 and 2012 is Gavin Herlihy, the Irish born producer who has also released on labels like Cocoon, Culprit and Crosstown Rebels. In his time Herlihy has produced everything from deepest house to rawest techno and has scored countless hits as a result. An accomplished DJ who plays everywhere from fabric to Panorama Bar, the former journalist has plenty of tricks up his sleeves as evidenced by this EP, complete with a remix from boss Matt Tolfrey. What’s more, there will be a vinyl version released later with different remixes exclusive to the 12".

 Opener ‘Put It Down’ is a pinging bit of house music with kinky synth blurts, malfunctioning machine noises and a ghetto-fried vocal line mixed up within. It’s a kinetic tune that brings out people’s freakier dancing sides. Next track ‘Was I Supposed to’ is a whacked out house rhythm with squirming synth lines. It teases you with a drop that comes when you least expect it and has you writhing about until that time comes. The remix comes from Matt  Tolfrey who reimagines the track as bumpy, low down house cut with skipping drums and multiple claps all piled up. It makes for a dynamic, jittery groove that makes you shake your limbs. Last but not least, ‘Reality Cheque’ slows things down and toys with broken beats, stabs of warm sub bass and tumbling drum fills. Its playful and eerie at the same time once a ripping synth line comes in to add some texture to the thing, and the addition of some rich, golden chords complete the picture in soulful style. As ever Gavin Herlihy has served up four more diverse tracks that explore many different dancefloor direction but do so with plenty of élan.

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Gavin Herlihy - Was I Supposed To (Matt Tolfrey's EC1 Mix)

Trip Tape III

Camouflage

Wish

Wish (Audiomack Trap Symphony Version)

When the rain hits, I just blink and let it slide
No big fix, break the stress into little bits
You said it's might just be a phase now
I said, “funny, but I don't know how”

No plan, just a feeling
Cold hands in the hoodie that I’m stealing
No ask, just a reason
You were sleepin’ with the fan on, dreamin’

Too soon for the story
Too late to ignore me
You said I’m too boring
But I still see your name when it’s pouring

I don’t need a sign, just a signal
Mood swings, yeah, I’m feelin’ a little
Out of line, outta touch, out the window
Fallin’ slow, but I’m callin’ it simple
And you (you)
Got that look like you're halfway through
And I (I)
Might just let the silence slide
This time (this time)

Got a text, left it readin’ like a riddle
Same scent, still stuck on your pillow
I said, “what’s the move for the weekend?”
You said, “who said we were speakin’?”

Cool off, I’m adjusted
New phase, but the old me trusted
One glance and I’m rusted
Wish I knew the code that you busted

Missed cues in the kitchen
New truths, same conditions
You said I don’t listen
But I keep our clips in my system

I don’t need a sign, just a signal
Mood swings, yeah, I’m feelin’ a little
Out of line, outta touch, out the window
Fallin’ slow, but I’m callin’ it simple
And you (you)
Got that look like you're halfway through
And I (I)
Might just let the silence slide
This time 

I could fake a breakthrough
But I’d rather wait till you
Come clean on your own time
If you do, that’s a sign
If you do, that’s a sign

Rain hits, I just blink and let it slide
No big fix, break the stress into little bits
You said it's might just be a phase now
I said, “funny, but I don't know how”


Disparate Youth

Santigold

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