ALFOS/Weatherall - Part 1

'We’re welcoming some new faces to the Heist family with this release: JKriv & Peter Matson, who present their ‘Bigtime EP.’ We all know JKriv from his excellent Razor-N-Tape label and his work as a producer and remixer of all things soulful. JKriv has this excellent ability to lay down an organic and original sound and it’s that sound that felt like such a great match with Heist. Peter Matson is the front man of NYC post-punk afro band ‘Underground System’ and if you’ve heard their music, it should come as no surprise that the first outing of the duo is full of high notes. 

The lead track ‘Ewesse Ye’ occupies a space in dance music that leans towards Balearic nu-disco and proto-house, but the live elements, African vocals, and chants and cosmic synth work make it a track that’s hard to pin down to just one style. What we can say is this: it sounds huge without really trying to do so. It comes naturally, just like the vocals of Cameroonian singer Samy Love, who lays down his verses in style, with a clear nod to groundbreaking African artists like Ata Kak and Professor Rhythm. 

The remix comes courtesy of the multi-talented Auntie Flo, who completely flips the original into a deep afro-tech monster of a track. Dark synths and spaced-out percussion flow along throughout the track and the added layer of Marimba work complements the vocal and vibe of the track perfectly. 

On the flipside, we’ve got the slow burner ‘New friend’, which brings us back to Balearic territory. There’s a certain trance-inducing feel to this track with its looped chords and its layers of horns and solo’s. This is some serious eyes-shut-feet-in-the-sand material.

 The EP closing track is ‘Bigtime’. Built around a growling bass and subtle chants, this is perhaps the most clubby and in-your-face track of the pack. It’s the horn section that takes center stage here and you really feel that vibrant energy that must have been present in the live room when this was recorded.

The overall recording quality and ear for detail on this EP is outstanding and looking at the list of collaborators, you can only have respect for the way the live and electronic world are blending on this record. These tracks will no doubt add a bit of sunshine to any dancefloor, living room or festival.'

Follow: @jkriv // @petermatson // @heistrecordings

Premiere: JKriv & Peter Matson - New Friend [Heist Recordings]

Locussolus - Gunship (Andrew Weatherall dub)

Locussolus - I Want It (Lindstrom & Prins Thomas Remix)

Out on the 5th of August 2011 on Gomma Dance Tracks

Mustang : Nebula (Original Mix)

Tarjei Nygård is the co-owner of the Norwegian label Untz Untz Records together with Pastor. At Untz Untz he is the in-house producer and a naturally gifted dj. He is an avid record digger and sits on a imense collection of rare hip hop, funk, disco and house. 

Live And Let Live (Tarjei Nygård Remix) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Kölsch - Loreley - Original Mix

An edit I did a while ago for my Magick Edits 12" release
Wax is still available here http://clone.nl/item16102.html

downloads are ON

Kasso - Brazilian Dancer (Bottin razorblade edit)

Out now, Michael The Lion's debut EP on Soul Clap Records. Featuring Amy Douglas, with remixes from Bosq and DJ Bruce. 

Vinyl + Digital: https://soulclaprecords.lnk.to/michaelthelion

https://soundcloud.com/djaptone
https://soundcloud.com/amybdouglas25
https://soundcloud.com/bosqmusic
https://soundcloud.com/djbruceofficial

Michael The Lion - Side of Life [Preview]

Project Sound is the follow up to last year’s Project Fear compilation and keeps it global with the freshest house music originating from South Africa to Norway and the USA to dear old Blighty.

There are new artists to the label like Tumisang Pooe, Mark Zowie, Erik Skantze, A Band Called Oh and Mr Tea as well as more familiar names like Flash Atkins, Fingerman, Daco, Jonny Miller, Mental Overdrive, Ryan Kick, Leca, 2 Billion Beats, Kimo and Rave-enka as part of Nattmat. Tracks cover the deeper side of house but all pack punch and sealed with the Paper stamp of approval.

Sean Johnston (ALFOS) - Really like Kimo Trance and Zowie you know!

Mark Farina - nice comp.

Pete Herbert - Quality tackle ..Erik Skantze and Kimo my favs.

Fingerman - Great variety on this!

Pathaan - S U P E R B !

James Rod - BIG SUPPORT!

Fernando - Couple great tracks here. Rainbows is my favourite.

Aldrin Zouk (Zouk) - Nice package! Especially diggin' I.R.S.A.N.S, Twenty Sixteen, Nakenbad. Thanks!!

Drug Empire (Fingerman Remix)

Flash Atkins - Drug Empire (Fingerman Mix) (96kbps)

Fred Berthet aka DJ Steef signs the 16th release of the label by delivering an EP made of 3 tracks.

Ludodisco is an original disco track that has a groovy start with vocals and arrangements around dub effects. It follows with a mix of violins ascending into an intoxicating melody.  Adversity a down tempo track which reveals a jungle atmosphere with a chorus and subtle percussions. This track evolves as you listen revealing its unique ambiance that we love ! Two Reasons, classic deep house track. The perfect sound to start the evening.

Fred Berthet - Ludodisco

This came out 7 years ago today, and I discovered it wasn't up on the 'cloud so I fixed that. Always liked this groove!

Have You Got Your Bootz On

Bah Samba - Have Your Got Your Bootz On (JKriv's Brooklyn Boogie Mix)

Brioski - Radio Anatomy

Willow Band - Willowman (Todd Terje Re-Edit)

Djeko & K'you 'Tropical Vice' Midnight Riot Teaser

The Phenomenal Handclap Band is back on Toy Tonics
The third  release after “Judge Not” and “Jail” (and the Ray Mang, Waajeed, Marcel Vogel remixes) is “Remain Silent” – with remixes by Superpitcher and again Ray Mang.

https://soundcloud.com/phenomenal-handclap-band
https://soundcloud.com/ray-mang

Locussolus - I Want It (Lindstrom & Prins Thomas Remix)

TNDMx

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