Multi-faceted Austin producer Dubbel Dutch has unveiled a sparkly, web 1.0-inspired video for “Self Help Riddim,” the title track from his ongoing series of singles set to culminate into an EP sometime next year. While the “Self Help Riddim” single itself is out now via Dre Skull‘s Mixpak imprint, Dubbel Dutch recently spoke with FACT to reavelal some more details of and speak on the inspiration for the fothcoming full Self Help Riddim EP. You can read that interview here.
Stumbleine “Honeycomb”
One of the members of UK dubstep trio Swarms has splintered off from the pack to release a solo LP under the moniker Stumbleine. He’s offered up “Honeycomb,” one of the tracks from his Spiderwebbed LP, which was recently released via London outpost Monotreme. The song unfurls in layers of warmth and easy-going, soft-hitting beauty; quiet hip-hop samples are nestled between clicking rim hits and blunt kicks, while slow-paced synth stabs flicker overhead. After you grab “Honeycomb,” you can stream all of Stumbleine’s album after the jump.
Stream Legowelt’s New LP for Clone
Yesterday, the veteran Dutch producer Legowelt dropped his latest full-length, an analog-driven 12-tracker for Clone entiteld The Parnormal Soul. Now, Legowelt and company have made a full stream of the album available to further entice listeners with its vintage-tinged, space-aged techno sounds. Thanks to the Dutch radio station VPRO, the entirety of the Paranormal Soul is availbile for your listening pleasure below, and—trust us on this—it really is a pleasure to listen to.
Listen to George FitzGerald, Ewan Pearson, and Todd Edwards Remix Jessie Ware
Yesterday, UK pop songstress Jessie Ware released three excellent remixes of “No to Love,” including versions from fellow Londoner and recent XLR8R podcasterGeorge FitzGerald, London house artist Ewan Pearson, and iconic NY garage maestro Todd Edwards. While each of the producers weave Jessie Ware’s luscious vocals into intricate, club-oriented beats, FitzGerald and Edwards lean on the cleaner, brighter side of house while Pearson boasts more hazy and droning vibes. All three remixes are available via PMR now, but you can also stream them in full below.
Video: Hercules & Love Affair “Release Me”
Leaning toward the minimal side of music videos, this clip for “Release Me” features grainy, security-camera footage of a scantily clad woman dancing in a pile of plastic shipping materials, as Hercules & Love Affair‘s disco- and house-inspired sounds boast a healthy mix of fresh production aesthetics and vintage vibes. The song is a cut exclusive to DJ/producer Andy Butler’s recently released contribution to !K7‘s DJ-Kicks series, and though we totally enjoy the music, we kind of feel like we need a shower after watching director Mo Stoebe‘s voyeuristic piece.
DJ Funeral “The Killing (VIP Mix)”
While DJ Funeral is releasing his RIP Tribute EP (pictured above) today via LA’s Samo Sound Boy-and-Jerome-LOL-run Body High imprint, he’s also let go of a VIP mix of a tune from his first EP for the label, “The Killing.” For those who celebrate Halloween on a daily basis, “The Killing” should come as a welcome addition to your music library, as it features comically creepy laughter, hellish church bells, and a slamming house rhythm.
Check Out Mixes from Flying Lotus and Jamie xx
A couple of whopping mixes hit the internet in the last 24 hours or so, including a live DJ set from UK producer extraordinaire Jamie xx and an offering from LA beat maestro Flying Lotus (pictured above). The former of the two is a 32-minute portion of a performance from Belgium’s We Love Techno festival last month, with the latter being another roughly half-hour-long musical collage that appeared on a recent episode of Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 program. Give Flying Lotus’ mix a spin here (it starts around the 1:20 mark), and hear what Jamie xx sounded like while in Ghent below. (via FACT)
High Five: Rush Hour
When putting together Labels We Love, we quickly realized that it would be almost impossible to exclude Rush Hour from the proceedings. The Amsterdam-based operation began as a record shop back in 1997, stocking its shelves with the best local and imported electronic music it could get its hands on before eventually launching a full-on imprint of its own two years later. Since then, Rush Hour has built a stellar reputation, both as a dependable source for emerging and forward-thinking talents (think Cosmin TRG, BNJMN, Tom Trago, Braille, etc.) and a home for comprehensive and invaluable resissues and collections (think Virgo Four, Anthony “Shake” Shakir, Dream 2 Science, etc.). In truth, we only have one complaint: with the steady flow of output Rush Hour has maintained over the years, and the label’s largely under-the-radar promotional presence, it can be a little hard to keep up with it all. To help rectify that situation, we tapped Christiaan MacDonald—one of the original minds behind the entire Rush Hour legacy—to tip us off to the five most overlooked tracks in the imprint’s storied history.
Deepart “Picture #1”
This was our first release from 1999, back when Rush Hour was still a small shop in the basement of a clothing store. I still enjoy listening to this track, it’s a great example of mid-’90s deep techno (it was originally released on a 10″ in 1996). The vinyl has been out of print long since then, but it is apparently still available at a bargain €1.24 from Discogs. Well worth it!
O.Boogie “Paper Chaser (Tom Trago & Maximillion Big Business Remix)”
I believe this was Tom Trago‘s first remix, and was part of the genre-defying Beat Dimensions series that came out in 2007. At the time, I couldn’t get enough of it—it was like an addiction. Listening back to it now, I think it’s about time to add it to our office playlist again.
Recloose “Maui’s Lament”
At the time, this was the first Recloose track in years that I really enjoyed; it was somewhat of a return to his sound from when he still lived in Detroit at the end of the ’90s. He is still a one-of-a-kind producer and I’m happy we’ve been able to continue releasing more of his music.
B.D.I. “Decoded Messages Of Life & Love”
Released in 2011, this is a more recent track from B.D.I. off his second single for the label. His first single, the loud and abrasive “City & Industry,” caused a bit of a sensation two years earlier, but this one is deeper—it’s quite a trip, and one that I really enjoy. I might consider this my favorite B.D.I. track and it is definitely on the short list of best titles for a Rush Hour release.
San Proper “The Architect”
This is an even more recent release and one that I’m really proud of, as it shows the musical artistry of San Proper in its full galore. This one comes from his debut album, Animal, and I have the feeling a lot of people missed this. The whole record is quite a moody piece, but there are joyous moments on there too, like this Brazil-tinged track, “The Architect.”
Podcast 273: Redshape
Redshape (a.k.a. Sebastian Kramer) is a difficult artist to pin down. On the one hand, he wears that creepy red mask. Then again, the German techno auteur comes across in interviews as a relatively normal, even thoughtful artist, as he did in our recent in-depth conversation about his new album, Square. Regardless of what exactly makes the man tick, it’s clear that he has a very particular artistic perspective, along with a clear vision of how to achieve it. We’ve been clamoring for a Redshape podcast for some time, so when Kramer sent along this exclusive mix, which he cheekily entitled 6 Min Too Long for One Side of a Tape, we were excited to explore its depths. That said, as soon as we saw the tracklist, we knew that the mix wasn’t exactly what we had anticipated, but when it comes to Redshape, perhaps it’s better to simply expect the unexpected. It’s not that the podcast is an unenjoyable listen; on the contrary, it offers one of the more thought-out listening experiences we’ve featured in some time. However, there isn’t a whole lot of actual techno on there, which ultimately isn’t all that surprising after hearing Redshape extol the virtues of ambient artists like Brian Eno and Robert Fripp, along with album-oriented producers such as DJ Shadow. Both Eno and Shadow appear multiple times in the mix, which spends a lot more time gliding through smooth soundscapes than pumping for the dancefloor. As a result, the beats here hear tend to pop and snap (as opposed to thundering and booming), leading to a breezy, laid-back listen. Undeniably, it’s a curveball, albeit not one that we’re unhappy with in the slightest.
01 Redshape “Orange Clouds” (Running Back)
02 Brian Eno “Task Force” (Polydor)
03 Flying Lotus “Camel” (Warp)
04 DJ Shadow “Stem (Cops ‘N’ Robbers)” (Mo Wax)
05 Kenji Kawai “Nightstalker” (BMG Victor)
06 The RZA “Samurai Showdown” (Victor Entertainment Japan)
07 Plastikman “Goo” (Novamute)
08 Carl Craig “Sandstorms” (Planet E)
09 Señor Coconut “Oxygene (Part II)” (Multicolor)
10 Jed Kurzel “The Vault” (Ivy League)
11 Brian Eno “Lizard Point” (Virgin)
12 Herbert “Foreign Bodies” (Studio K7)
13 Metro Area “Piña” (Environ)
14 Redshape “Landing” (Running Back)
15 DJ Shadow “Giving Up the Ghost” (MCA)
16 Brian Eno “Sparrowfall (I)” (Polydor)
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Arthur Oskan “Exit Strategy (Shane Berry Bonus Remix)”
After releasing his well-received A Little More Than Everything LP, Toronto-based DJ/producer Arthur Oskan (pictured above) is set to follow it up with a new record for Thoughtless Music later this month. Enlisted for remix duty are techno producers Marc Houle and Shane Berry, who has apparently done two mixes of Oskan’s “Exit Strategy.” This bonus mix is a heavy techno number tinged with dark, wobbly synths, sweeping minor chords, and a bright lead to occasionally lift the groove out of the shadows.
