Out now on Rekids: lnk.to/REKIDS185

Stretched across a double LP, ‘Fünfzig’ is a full-throttle display of Brooms’ funk-laden take on a wide range of electronic-inspired music, covering house, techno, disco, dub, electro, and beyond. Speaking of the LP, Broom states that 'Fünfzig' is a continuation of my previous releases for Rekids & displays my various styles of House, Techno & the bits in-between”.

‘Mover’ kicks off proceedings with swinging drums and chopped-up piano licks, moving into the hand-in-the-air, disco-inflected ‘We Gonna Dance’, featuring vocals from his daughter Ella Fleur. ‘Stark’ takes inspiration from soundsystem culture, bringing cavernous reverbs atop a monstrous bass while siren-esque leads ring throughout.

Opening the B-side, ‘Let’s Roll’ sees Broom head into full-blown techno territory, as crunching bass and fierce drums collide with a series of stabs and whistles, a theme continued in the no-nonsense steamroller ‘EFX’. ‘Dub Me Good’ closes the B-side with a heady dose of FX-drenched outboard trickery as mammoth drum hits rocket around a languid bassline.

‘Machine’ opens the second disc with fluttering synthesis and robust, dramatic drums for a pounding affair, followed by the bright and squelchy ‘Memories’ which works its way through emotive pads and crisp drums before ‘Lovers Rock’ lowers the tempo, bringing swirly atmospherics amongst machine-driven patterns. The final side of vinyl sees Broom hit the gas pedal with ‘Living For Ya’, ‘The 114’, and ‘What To Do’, delivering a raucous finalé of sample-driven, barn storming disco pumpers.

With appearances on legendary imprints such as Robert Hood’s M Plant, Warp Records, Pure Plastic, Bpitch Control, and of course Rekids, Broom is one of the UK’s foremost techno luminaries. Alongside contemporaries such as Ben Sims, Luke Slater, Surgeon, and James Ruskin, with collaborations under the Fear Ratio with the latter counted as favourites amongst fans, Broom has flown the flag for UK techno for decades. Delivering one of his most accomplished collections of work to date on ‘Fünfzig’, his return to Radio Slave’s vital Rekids imprint showing an artist whose best work is far from behind him.

Mark Broom

We Gonna Dance (feat. Ella Fleur)

Mark Broom - We Gonna Dance feat. Ella Fleur

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Mark Broom returns to Rekids with the ‘Showtime’ EP. 

Mark Broom’s return to Radio Slave’s Rekids imprint takes in four tracks that showcase the UK techno legend’s sample-twisting style of house and techno. With a slew of EPs, LPs and remixes for Rekids and sister label RSPSX in recent years, Broom is one of the label’s core roster and most in-demand artists. 

Tough drums meet soulful, recognisable strings in ‘Klashjamz’, a real blast to the past chopped up in creatively funky ways. The title track ‘Showtime’ is next, its groove skipping and stuttering before breaking out into jazzy electro swing done right. 

On the flip, broom brings in ‘HIGHNRG’, a percussive, peak-time treat that expertly does what it says on the tin via a pulsating, rolling bassline accompanied by hypnotic vocals and infectious rhythm. ‘Jazz Ting’ then closes Mark Broom’s ‘Showtime’ EP, a hyped-up number with an earworm, classic & classy melody. 

Techno, house, hardgroove and rave, Mark Broom is one of UK dance music’s legends and has a myriad of production credits to his name dating back to 1989. Warp, M-Plant, Hardgroove, and his own Pure Plastic and Beardman imprints are just a handful of the labels he’s worked with, while studio collaborations with the likes of Baby Ford and James Ruskin have cemented his reputation as a storied and vital part of electronic music culture.

Showtime EP

Mark Broom - HIGHNRG

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We are pleased to welcome Makèz to Traxsource LIVE this week! The super talented duo have been curating their sound over the past 15 years, fast forward to today and they are getting world-wide recognition for their innovative and experimental dives into jazz, hip hop, broken beat, all with the heart of House music. Fresh off the massive album ‘Arriving Home Elsewhere’ on NO ART, the guys have also released timeless underground hits on Heist, Defected, Razor-N-Tape, The Remedy Project and so much more.

This week Makèz debuts on Kerri Chandler’s Kaoz Theory with the ‘Anywhere, Anyway EP’ Which Is out now at Traxsource! Their mix this week is a blend of recent and forthcoming gems featuring Life on Planets, Wayne Snow, Ben Westbeech, LYMA and more. Get ready for a full on journey! 

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MAKÈZ TRACKLISTING: MAR 19TH

01. Makèz - Let Troubles Go (ft. Sipho & Wayne Snow)
02. Makèz - Time is Up (ft. Wayne Snow & Sipho)
03. Makèz - See What We Got [Kaoz Theory]
04. Sandy Rivera - My Room (ft. LT Brown & Soul Vision) (Makèz Bootleg)
05. Makèz - Good To Me [Kaoz Theory]
06. Makèz - Spc Trip
07. Makèz - Bird of Paradise (ft. LYMA & Ina Seidou)
08. Makèz - Take Me To Another Place
09. Makèz - Stu One
10. Makèz - Sign (ft. Breach a.k.a. Ben Westbeech)
11. Makèz, Life On Planets - Anywhere, Anyway (ft. Life on Planets) [Kaoz Theory]
12. Makèz - Keep It Simple
13. Makèz - Give It Up Boy
14. Freaks - Conscious Of My Conscience (Makèz Remix) [Rebirth Records]

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See What we Got (Radio Edit)

Anywhere, Anyway (Radio edit) (ft. Life On Planets)

Let Go Of This Acid

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The last essential outing of 2017 for the Play It Say It label is from legendary DJ and producer Harry Romero.

Globally acclaimed and recognised star Harry Romero has been a driving force in the scene since the 90s. He’s released on such seminal labels as Sex Mania, Power Music and Strictly Rhythm, but also contemporary imprints like Ovum and Defected. Never far from the dance charts and an inductee into Pete Tong's Hall of Fame, Harry’s own Bambossa Records is another fine chapter in his definitive story. Here he shows off his current sound across three fresh tracks.

Opening up the EP is the arresting ‘Mother Earth,’ a percussive and tribal number with pinging kicks and loose hits all encouraging you to cut shapes. Bright synths rise up through the mix to bring some tension and drama and crowds are certain to react with hands in the air.

The masterfully mangled ‘Lesson on Swing’ is a vibrant brew of skewed synths and surging bass, vocal yelps and wonky chords that will freak out any floor. It’s another robust and full fat tune from the studio of Harry Romero.

Last of all is ‘Scatter’, a high-pressure tune with characteristically big drums and fat bass all overlaid with vocal effects that build the intensity. Hooky little synth motifs and metallic percussion all add to the steaminess and ensure this a huge anthem in the making.

This is a top trio of tunes that are imbued with all the knowledge and know how of a real house legend.

Harry Romero - Scatter

We're delighted to premiere one of the all time Detroit greats and techno originators, Eddie Fowlkes. Of the legendary Detroit founders, Eddie is not simply just a great DJ or just a great producer, he's a master of both.

Eddies's latest Volume 3 release, as part of his Knuckle Head series, epitomises this style completely, bringing the soulful grooves and 909s heat to the summer sounds. Due out at the end of June we premiere the second track from the EP, ‘You Know’?.

‘You Know!’ is a Detroit house track that's telling you to get on the floor, freak it out, sweat your ass off, because… well, you know! This is a summer jam and we love it.

Pre-order here: https://www.junodownload.com/products/eddie-fowlkes-knuckle-head-series-vol-3/4573704-02/

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