Over the last couple of years, Christopher Rau has built a reputation as the finest ear canal masseuse in the contemporary house music scene, catching the attention of fellow Hamburger DJ Koze who has recruited him for this new three-track EP. 

Rau’s debut full-length Asper Clouds, released in the fall, was noted for straddling the line between “club” and “headphone” music, earning 4 out of 5 stars from Resident Advisor along the way, and now, with the How Are You EP, he follows up to further explore his sonic approach: an assault of subtlety.

“Pervading Animal” is built upon a solid foundation of familiar rhythm box elements, but like vines and moss, the sedating sounds of strings and keys envelop the empty spaces, showing Christopher Rau’s ability to combine the artificial and the organic into something transcendent. Then, on the flip side, he lets his weirdness factor shine. At first, “C F R” sounds like by-the-numbers Muppet New Age, but graduates with distinction as the meowing synth squiggles saunter over the basketball beat. The EP denouements with “How Are You Today”, marked by a toasty chord progression that’s playfully trying to compose itself as the track moves forward, turning science fiction into science fact. You want to believe.

Christopher Rau - How Are You Today

Homeward

S-Recovery

Mr. G - Intro G

B1. 97 Ride (Club Mix)

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Jogi Vathi - Slow Life [ Octave Remix ]

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B. Cabanne - Terepho [YOYAKU001]

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Nel 1990 la Bolognese Irma Records pubblica 'House Of Calypso' dei Key Tronics Ensemble, al secolo Cesare Collina, Francesco Montefiori e Umbi Damiani. Un brano destinato a diventare un classico intramontabile nonchè fonte di ispirazione per generazioni di djs sedotti dal magico riff di piano. Ancora oggi 'House Of Calypso' rappresenta un fulgido esempio della potenza e freschezza del messaggio House che da Chicago attraversando l'oceano ha invaso tutti i continenti e prodotto epigoni instancabili di un suono resistente a mode e tendenze. Per anni la tentazione di creare nuovi mix è stata tenuta a bada dalla mancanza delle parti originali del brano e dalla indiscutibile arditezza del compito. Juno Records nel 1997, in occasione della celebrazione dei suoi primi 10 anni di attività, aveva proposto una splendida edizione di 'House Of Calypso' rinnovandone il fasto grazie ad un eccellente lavoro di remastering e arricchendola con i remixes di Julian Jabre e Pearn & Bridges. Oggi, a più di 20 anni di distanza dalla seminale uscita originale, la Irma Records pubblica le reinterpretazioni del classico dei Key Tronics Ensemble ad opera di due protagonisti della prima ora nella club culture italiana: Ivan Iacobucci, indiscutibilmente tra gli storici djs della nostra penisola e i Sicania Soul, team poliedrico e ispirato, già autori di produzioni di primo piano nel vasto catalogo della Irma. Il mix di Ivan Iacobucci è caratterizzato da un restyling dell' impianto ritmico, decisamente più dinamico e dal bpm più spinto, sul quale viene lasciato ampio spazio all' irrinunciabile motivo del piano che galleggia tra gli angelici strings. I Sicania Soul presentano due differenti versioni entrambe fedeli alle atmosfere originali del brano pur con notevoli novità strutturali: nell' Introspective mix l'epica del riff principale trova naturale continuità nel synth brass che richiama vagamente un altro grande classico ('Equinox' dei Code 718) mentre basso e ritmica accompagnano l'arrangiamento lineare. Nella reprise l'inserto delle congas e l'azzeramento del beat enfatizza il messaggio di 'House Of Calypso', la melodia ha il sopravvento e non c'è spazio per fronzoli narrativi. Un tool per i djs creativi, un momento di pura sospensione per i visionari del dancefloor. Il risultato complessivo di questa uscita ci restituisce una 'House Of Calypso' che trasuda passione ad ogni nota, la notevole espressione impressa dagli autori originali vive ancora e suona come un monito profetico da cui chiunque può trarre ispirazione. 


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In 1990 the historic Irma Records aiming from Bologna, has released 'House Of Calypso' by Key Tronics Ensemble aka Cesare Collina, Francesco Montefiori and Umbi Damiani. A song destined to become a timeless classic as well as a source of inspiration for generations of DJs seduced by the magic piano riff. Even today, 'House Of Calypso' is a shining example of the power and freshness of the House music message which, from Chicago across the ocean, has invaded every continent and produced relentless epigones. For years, the temptation to create new mix was retained by the lack of original parts of the song and the undeniable audacity of the task. Juno Records in 1997, in celebration of its 10 years, had proposed a splendid edition of 'House Of Calypso' renewing the splendor thanks to an excellent job of remastering and enriching it with remixes by Julian Jabre and Pearn & Bridges. Today, more than 20 years after the seminal original mix, Irma Records released a reinterpretations of Key Tronics Ensemble's classic by two protagonists of the first hour in the Italian club culture: Ivan Iacobucci, unquestionably one of  the historical djs in the peninsula, and Sicania Soul, versatile and inspired team, already creators of some of the leading productions into the vast catalog of Irma Records. Ivan Iacobucci's mix is characterized by a renovation of the groove, more dynamic and faster, on which is left wide space to the essential piano riff which floats between the angelic strings. Sicania Soul presents two different versions both faithful to the original atmosphere of the song but with significant structural novelties: in the 'Introspective mix' the epic of the main riff find a natural continuity in the synth brass vaguely reminiscent of another great classic ('Equinox 'Code of 718). In the reprise mix the insert of the congas and the reset of beats emphasizes the message of 'House Of Calypso', the melody takes over and there is no room for frills narrative. A tool for creative DJs, a moment of pure suspension for the visionaries of the dancefloor. The overall result gives us a 'House Of Calypso' that oozes passion in every note, the significant expression imprinted by the original authors still lives and plays like a prophetic warning from which everyone can draw inspiration.

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Key Tronics Ensemble - Calypso Of House (Sicania Soul Reprise)

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Dansu Discs is an exciting label for all the right reasons, now awaiting their 13th release founders Nick and Max are a credit to how far the label has came in their 2 short years. They now find themselves able to attract heavy hitting artists such as X-Coast, XXXY and Anthony Fade onto the label, all the while keen to showcase emerging talent as evident in their always eagerly anticipated VA releases. DSD013 is fast approaching and one that is close to the heart for a lot of people, delivering a very important message. ‘Dansu for Mental Health Foundation’ features 7 tracks from 7 different artists across various emotions and vibes with proceeds going to the Mental Health Foundation. 

Mental Health is such an important issue that we all need to speak about, especially in the electronic music industry. The Mental Health Foundation is a fantastic organisation of over 70 years, supporting and helping people through tough times. Trying to push their mission of helping people thrive through understanding, protecting and sustaining their mental health. We have the honour today to premiere to you one track helping toward this great cause. 

Speedboat’s dreamy ‘Stretch In’ is a utter class. Starting out with fast paced percussion, element by element the track slowly evolves into an electronic paradise. Delicate keys wrap themselves around a smooth, slick bassline with echoes of crashing drums also all around you giving the track such great width and swing. Support some outstanding music for an even better cause and get your copy of DSD013.

PREMIERE: Speedboat - Stretch

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WINDOWS - LIFE KNOCKED ME (INCL GERD REMIX)- ANTA002

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Returning to our dancefloor roots, BODYCLOCK is a natural extension of our DNA - a foray into the late night club sounds that defined who we are. The freshly minted series represents the label’s primary outlet for dancefloor burners and machine soul, shedding light on a new school of producers from around the globe and at the same time paying homage to the pioneers who laid the foundations for us. A celebration of afro-futurism that is ever-present in the consciousness of dance, BODYCLOCK is built for the nocturnal beings and discerning selectors that push this timeless tradition forward.

This first volume brings together five producers across four continents - Teymori from Australia, NYC’s Malik Hendricks, label mainstay Ricky Razu from Belgium, as well as DTW co-founder Kaye and up-and-comer Halal Sol from Singapore. Establishing both facets of the BODYCLOCK sound, Side A features two vocal-led soulful excursions, while the flip brings you three unabashedly jacking cuts to light the floor on fire. This is only the beginning - BODYCLOCK is coming with an onslaught of twelve inches and EPs, distilling our sonic outlook and looking to the future.

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Mr. G - Intro G

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