House News

Compound Trax Vol. 1 MD is the first from our "Trax" releases and its a split EP between Ernie (Minuendo Recordings, Deep Explorer) and Jorge Caiado (Balance, Groovement).

Next up on the Wicked Bass label is newly emergent Detroit talent Manuel Gonzales, aka MGUN. This is a three track EP from the man who has previously appeared on labels such as The Trilogy Tapes and Wild Oats that is aptly titled and that showcases his raw style perfectly. Opener 'Mono Port' is a sludgy, dirty track with scuzzy ambiance, grainy white noise and plenty of grit obscuring buried deep kick drums and raw synth patterns. Second track 'Frosted Lakes' is a just as knackered sounding bit of whacked out techno. Broken kick drums trudge below spiralling synths, static interference and the general imperfect buzz and hum of analogue gear and it builds into a loopy banger that will blow minds as well as speakers. Last is 'Chip Implemented', another dystopian bit of depraved sounding techno with groaning synths, hurried drums and plenty of stormy winds blowing across its face. This is hugely textured, darkly cerebral music that manages to be minimal in design yet maximal in impact from start to finish.

National Geordie treasure Richy Ahmed is undoubtedly an original brother and integral cog in the Hot Creations machine and since his emergence alongside the crew and subsequent blowing up of the scene, Richy has become one of the most sought after and hard-working DJs on the circuit. Now honing his production skills to a fine point, it's no surprise he's been showcasing on the label, with last years 'The Drums' smashing through on all fronts. Richy is now bestowed with the honour of helming the pinnacle 50th release for the ever-ubiquitous label. Lead track 'Sneaky Acid' is a bona-fide bomb for the dancefloor in full rave mode, carrying all the classic markings of a funked up acid trip. On the flip, 'The Bells' part 1 & 2 - already championed by Skream on BBC Radio 1 - is a bass driven banger centred on the hypnotic percussive groove.

Richy has always played an integral part in the label, ranging from A&R to residencies at the global Hot Natured and Paradise events. Having since made an impact at some of the world's best clubs and festivals including, Sonar, Tomorrowland, Glastonbury, Bestival, Panorama bar and London institution fabric, Richy has continually proved himself as an unequivocal party starter.

Armed with an individual sound that fuses the energy of house and disco with infectious funk-inspired grooves and a touch of dark, Richy's distinct style has always been championed by heavyweights in the game such as Jamie Jones, Damian Lazarus, Clive Henry and Seth Troxler. 2013's 'The Drums' was Pete Tong's Essential New Tune and gained widespread support among all the Radio 1 tastemakers including Annie Mac, Danny Howard, and Rob Da Bank. As well as a host of massive remixes for the likes of Katy B on Columbia, Phil Kieran on Hot Flush, Michael Janson on Resonance Records, Richy also had a major coup curating the Rinse: 23 compilation to wide critical acclaim, cementing Richy's status in the nu school elite.

Deepness Alert!! Horse 004 by Thorsteinssøn' Amsterdam based producer & live act Thorsteinssøn has joined the horse on horse stable and delivered 4 cosmic house jams. Tip!!

Rogue Society began life as a label in Autumn 2013 with a release from label boss and Bass Culture / One Records / Robsoul artist Jordan Peak featuring remixes from Mike Huckaby and Nikola Gala.
Started by Peak and long-term friend Peter Glasspool, the label is set to feature tracks and releases from the likes of Jay Tripwire, Sam Russo, Dan Curtin And Esteban Adame In it's first year.
Next up on Rogue Society and our first release for 2014 is Argentinian producer Jorge Savoretti (Esperanza, Love Letters From Oslo, Savor) with remixes from the talented John Daly (secretsundaze, Drumpoet Community) and legendary Dan Curtin (Mobilee, Peacefrog) who has provided us a vinyl only remix..

Having closed out 2013 in some style thanks to the inimitable sounds of Hector Couto, Darius Syrossian and Ben Mono, Swiss label Definition: Music picks up where they left off this time around thanks to British duo Origins Sound, who mark their return to the label thanks to the Detroit Cuts EP.
And as you'd imagine from the title, it's abundantly obvious where the influences for this one stem from. Make no mistake, however; this is no flippant, throwaway revival fare, but is instead a series of tracks that celebrate and pay homage to the Motor City's rich musical heritage. The title track illustrates a case in point, with its well-heeled bass timbres and its spiky yet infectious synths leading us down a stuff and stifling path that's laden with sonic nuances and undoubted flair from the first beat to the last.
Middling effort ''Black'' then introduces us to the duo's more introspective side, with its shining, subtle melodies injecting the EP with an almost tangible human warmth. Stuffed full with unsuspecting twists and turns, it showcases the pair's undoubted eclecticism with some panache.
The final twist in the tale is ''Amery'', a track that makes smart use of some lovely samples and a bassline that flirts with peak-time pastures. Trippy but void of novelty and still discerning, it's another track that leads us down a path that's full of hidden crevices and various other nooks and crannies that are worth getting lost in. An extremely auspicious start to the year for both Origins Sound and the Definition crew.

Greek producer laces up 4 tracks that combine textures, pads, rhythms, & arrangements that to feel deep within your belly button. The term House has undergone many changes, but always music that resonates with a listener's soul.

Deetron presents the third instalment from his Character label, melding the aesthetics of rave, the drive of techno and the swing of house.

The Believer is a direct homage to the classic sound of Detroit and Chicago, a testament to when these world beating genres fuse and collide in a tuff jam, full of swing, clout and hard groove. The track takes a skippy approach to the dance-floor, using a fluctuating melodic noise between staunch and punchy beats and double hand claps percussion on the break before hollowed out, bass timbres pulse as the track forms in different poly-rhythmic directions.

Following a lush dub version of The Believer, Deetron teams up with friend and some-time production partner Sebastian Kramer on closing number Dexterity - a trait that's actually become synonymous with Samuel's work over the years. Pitching up the tempo and pushing the beats with more vigour, he steps back from the bounce and major tonal chord hooks of the title track for a Berghain suited minimal romp, while unnerving basslines and synth arpeggios lay subdued behind frantic and hypnotic fare.

Dakini9, co-boss of Plan B Recordings and Sound Warrior Recordings, launches her first solo vinyl 12' EP on Jersey City's Green Village label. In keeping with her previous releases, Dakini9's work is always emotional and cinematic, and here we find her stretching out into tougher beats and speedier tempos. Made for the dance floor, this EP includes a DJ Spider remix on the B side.

Berlin's new hottest residents Eric Volta & Sebastian Voigt team up once again, this time bringing their infectiously deep and dark edge onto the Visionquest imprint. With intoxicating dreamy synths, title track 'Words And Chance' opens up into real groover with the seductively haunting lyrics from rising artist Forrest adding a new dimension. On the flip one quarter of the Visionquest power force Lee Curtiss takes the reins to deliver a chugging dancefloor ready remix with effective play on the vocal. Eric Volta then goes solo with 'One Last More' riding out through rolling percussion with beautiful textures.

Having both spent time in London Eric Volta & Sebastian Voigt have a shared connection to the infamous Lo*kee Sunday parties, with Sebastian being a co-founder and Eric a resident from 2011. The pair also released the hugely successful '42 Weeks' on My Favourite Robot.

Really making his way, Eric made his debut on Claude Von Stroke's Dirtybird Records and has since released and remixed on labels such as My Favorite Robot, Ellum Audio, Nurvous Records and Exploited Records. DJing from the age of 15, Sebastian is now a regular at the likes of fabric, Space in Ibiza and many clubs in his hometown Berlin, such as Tresor, Katerholzig and Weekend Club.Up and coming Forrest, co-founder of Amadeus Records, is one to keep an eye on. Having recently had his first vinyl release on Play It Down, he also has an album on the way on Louie Fresco's Mexa Records.

First class DJ, producer and live artist, Lee Curtiss has been busy playing all over the world both solo and alongside his Visionquest boys. Catch them this year on their Visionquest Thirteen tour playing 13 special dates at 13 amazing venues. It's definitely a show not to miss!

* After the huge 'Lucky Star Ship' 12' from Moon Man; Anotherday return with their third release.
* A track that will forever go down in Chicago House history - 'Fear Tha World' by unsung Chicago hero Houz Mon is credited as being the first ever Ghetto House track. Originally released in 1993 on Beat Boys, and despite an awful pressing quality, the original release the has been selling on discogs between £50 and £90 due to it's painfully limited pressing.
* Ripped from the original DAT, we would like to present 'Fear' for the first time on vinyl in 21 years - and the first time ever on beautiful virgin vinyl!
* Please get your orders in soon - Anotherday's 'Lucky Star Ship' release sold out in minutes!

Brace yourself! Mandar is back on LHR and this time with two brand new full sided cuts soaked in epicness !! You'll see that these records will have an unforgettable impact.

Snuff Crew are on board for the new What Ever Not 12 featuring also a stunning remix by Morning Factory. Cool jack has been here!

Eclectic Avenue welcomes the inimitable Lil' Mark, one of the true stalwarts of the UK house scene & regular contributor to some of the finest imprints worldwide.
Here Mark expertly shows his unique knack for genre-straddling.
Kicking off with "Pulling Strings" more familiar Lil' Mark territory, with his trademark tight-as-hell percussion & firing bass sat below a freaked-out twisting riff.
Seriously, this bad-boy takes no prisoners....other than the ones on the dancefloor....
On the flipside we're treated to "Memoirs", a beautifully sumptous lo-slung roller, utilising a vox refrain over the top of a glorious rolling bass groove; like being comforted by a welcoming acid-bass-hug, this is truly something special. Nestled inbetween Mark's original cuts is E.A.R. main-man J.Cub, who offers up an alternate interpretation of "Memoirs"l. Taking the vox refrain & weaving it throughout the track like an instrument, J.Cub nudges the tempo up slightly & adds a solid percussive backdrop & a reworked bass groove, creating a cut which is deep enough to warm the crowd but packs a solid punch at the same time

Glasgow based MermaidS have been quietly making waves since 2011 with an infectious blend of choppy edit-style punchers and slow morphing body music.
The duo have already had releases on their own eponymous imprint as well as Nonlocal out of Canada, but made their biggest splash on Ali Ooft's recent FOTO Recordings' sampler EP Four's A Crowd.
Their contribution 'Run With The Night' easily stole the show on the release and made its way into many well respected record bags including Roberto Rodriguez, Ben La Desh, Andy Ash, Martin Hayes of Rose Records and the always on point Sleazy Beats gents.

The tides are steadily turning in their favour and have carried them to Young Adults for their finest material yet.

The Handsome Stranger EP kicks off with 'Cherry Cola', a looped-up thumper that builds on perfectly paced vocal refrains until it crescendos and blasts an unforgettable horn all the way home.

'Signal' revs up gradually and gains momentum with ease, displaying MermaidS' keen ability to chug with the best of em.

Flip over to the B and 'Chateau Mermont' thrusts full bore into choppy waters, cranking up the heavy heat for heady floor moments. 'Everything But You' rounds out the wax with knuckles to concrete abound - pounding beats and a submerged bouncy bassline.

West End Communications launch their imprint with a super-limited 100 run of Obstrct's Vault EP! Big room stab-heavy techno collides with raw house and the heavier side of the London techno-bass crossover .. A killer debut!

Classic track by Dj Kaos inspired by Manuel Gottsching got a well deserved remix treatment by Quiet Village and Elitechnique! Epic QV remix of 24 minutes thats paying tribute to the early electronix pioneers such as Manuel Gottsching or Brian Eno. A deep trip! Elitechnique turns the original in a sublime piece of trippy disco maddness. Well executed remix with loads of additional instruments crafted with care. Elitechnique is adding so much to the seductive grooves and sounds of the original in their tight arrangement which is slowly building taking the floor to higher levels. If you buy 1 disco record this year, this should be it!!

We're very honoured to welcome the Cologne-based producers HADE + Gutta to the Local Talk family.

Their debut release marks a further development of the Local Talk sound, balancing between house & bass.

The EP kicks off with 'Nothing Wrong', a track built around a bouncy bass riff that lingers and weaves around a clever vocal splicing.

'In Me' continues where 'Nothing Wrong' left off but adds more depth and ingenious stabs, it's a 100% bouncing track for sure.
Ending the EP is HADE's solo number 'Baphome'. A bass fuelled floor packer with nicely interwoven synths and a hypnotic house groove that remains present throughout the track.

in conclusion - A garage-esqe belter with the right amount of wobbly bass to satisfy all your DJ & dance floor needs. .

Ultra Knites continue their fine form and unleash the second installmant of the Knite Grooves series. This time round, Sem Marini is handed the A side while Mike Sharon welcomes vocalist Karina Junker for B side duties. There's no need for us to describe the tracks in words, that's what the player above is for. Into the fourth release on the label and many have begun to describe this label's output as 'perfect', Knite Grooves Vol. 2 is certainly no exception.

It's been Local Talk bosses Mad Mats & Tooli's secret weapon during their DJ sets over the past months and have destroyed clubs from London to Berlin.
With a super catchy chord theme, bumpy 4/4 beats and a slight UK feel this is as bad as it gets. It's just one of those tunes you immediately recognise and can relate with.
Together with a deep journey house remix from AD Bourke and a fierce UK inspired bass/house mix from Colognes HADE we dare to say that this is one the finest releases on Local Talk so far.

 Original Bristol cat Crackazat (now residing in Uppsala, Sweden) got a sound that fuses jazz theories, electronic 4/4s with a deep UK underground mentality. Think Underground Resistance meets Floating Points and your almost there.
Somewhere Else is the second single from Crackazat on Local Talk and in early 2015 he will drop his debut album Crescendo on Local Talk. .