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The master evolver, evolving new into old! ” - Andre
9/10
Just in time for WMC 2010 the boys at Bellboy Records are offering up a slice of springtime Tech-Funk with a bit of Nu-Disco sprinkled on top. Never one to be boxed into a specific genre Chris Cowie’s “X3” EP is a three tracker that has a little something for everyone.
Cowie’s first cut “3rd Degree” is a smooth four on the floor Tech-House number with large doses of funk and a springtime vibe that is perfect for the pools and beaches of Miami. If you’re tired of the winter blues “3rd Degree” is the right vehicle to get you headed into summer.
Cowie’s second entry “Disco Revenge” falls in the realm of Nu-Disco however the Cowman’s Tech-Funk vibe is stamped all over this one and it works beautifully! Great vibe, wonderful flow this Nu-Disco groover is unapologetically in a class by itself. Chris’s third offering “Sential” is for all the Bellboy massive out there that need the techier side of things no matter what time of year it is. “Sential” definitely has a springtime vibe to it but the techier lines are upfront and represented proudly with this number.
You don’t want to miss any of these beasts, especially “Sential”, which is just the perfect track for kicking a poolside set into high gear! Read on for some high quality samples and be sure to visit the label’s website.
Well, as we all know very well, no classic trance tune is safe from the 2010 treatment, and it’s always a wonder how they manage to revive these and turn them into effective crowd pleasers….but time and time again, they do. Don’t get me wrong, often times they don’t, and this latest package does!
Marco V teamed up with Benjamin Bates way back in 1998 to release Luvstruck under the Southside Spinners guise. It was their only track together under that moniker, and for the past few years it seemed the track had been finally laid to rest as a defining trance classic of the late 90s. It turns out this wasn’t what the gents had in mind and in 2010 they’ve recruited a fresh batch of producers to rework the monster into a beast.
In this 6 remix pack are reworks from Marco V himself, Cliff Coenraad, Benny Royal, Filthy Rich, My Digital Enemy and Prok & Fitch. Marco’s version is undoudtedly Marco V a la 2010. Cliff’s version is MASSIVE beyond beliefe and steals the show. The other versions are utter garbage, wavering somewhere between confused tech house and confused electro.
Read on past the break for high quality samples of each mix!
Previewed just this week by Ferry Corsten and Armin van Buuren on their respective radio shows, this smashing track is the latest in Sander’s arsenal of club destroying tunes. With a title like Daisy, I’ll have to assume this is in relation to his appearance at the Electric Daisy Carnival in California this past summer (a festival where our very own Aaron attended!).
This track is once again a progressive melting pot of tech house, trance and electro fused together to create a rather surprisingly well balanced and homogeneous audio experience. If you’d like to get a sneak peek at the track, he’s posted a solid 3 minute sample of this beast to his SoundCloud account. The track sees a Beatport release on Feb 16, 2010!
Head on over to hear it before the rest of the world does!
Kicking off the New Year right, Chris Cowie and the entire Bellboy Records family is proud to present the first release of 2010……”Absconder”.
“Absconder” is a two tracker by funky tech-house guru Chris Cowie that is so good that we’ll offer a money back guarantee if you don’t like it. Ok…..we’re not giving your money back but trust us, it will fill the floor and you will love it.
Chris starts things off with the original mix of “Absconder” and as always the Cowman doesn’t disappoint. To say this track has movement would be an understatement. In typical Cowie fashion the bassline is intertwined with multiple synthlines that just seem to fit perfectly together. Couple this with the occasional synthline crescendo and you will have any crowd surging.
For all of you Dj’s out there the remix of “Absconder” will be your money maker! If your crowd is lagging around the dance floor then just pull this Tech-House groover out of your digital box and let it ride. This track has a nasty bassline that’s paired with an in your face beat that can only make your set better…..guaranteed!
Read on past the break for high quality samples and be sure to support the artists you love!
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Goes down like a smooth slap to the face! ” - Aaron
8.5/10
It is album and compilation season, and my favorite part is the slew of good stuff that streams out as a result. Mr. Sam’s Opus Tertio is one such compilation, the third of his Opus..ses…And this is the fourth sampler. You’ll find a fine lot of producers in here, from known to unknown, so read on for samples, and pick your favorite!
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Groovy; what you would expect from the Steur family! ” - Aaron
7.5/10
Moove your arse.
Ah, a Jonas Steur track. You can count on techno-prog-house-style grooves and in this case, infectious vocals…Right? Well, that’s what I’ve come to expect! What I did not expect was to see Jonas’ brother, Simon, on remix duty, but then again, I should have expected that…This should be interesting! Read on for samples, and vote for your favorite Steur…Or remix. Whatever.
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House music? Think again. baroque music. ” - Andre
7.5/10
I’m not going to lie, this review has been sitting on my back burner for months now (since july!) and I’ve been afraid to tackle it simply because it includes 22 tracks. The entire album’s size is so daunting that I’ve had to take it in, bit by bit, until I was finally able to properly voice my opinion. It appears that day has come.
The entire album spans quite a wide spectrum, everything from dubbed and tripped out tech house, deep and soulful house and some club worthy progressive bangers! I’ll be highlighting some of my favorites and if you’re looking for some truly unique and amazing house productions, be sure to hit up the read more link!
I’ll be discussing the highlights, including high quality samples and provide you with all the juicy details about the album!
I’ve tried deciphering the meaning behind this rather unique release title, and other than a few random Filipino words, I’ve not come up with any concrete details. After much research i decided to actually read the press release and to my surprise I found the following tidbit: “Together with the title that translates as the Community of Love, and works as homage to the humanitarian organization in Congo that is focused on preserving Pygmies and their culture.”
London based DJ and vocalist, Jackie Misfit was inspired by music at an early age. Owning her first keyboard at six she soon realized her life’s passion and went on to graduate from the conservatorium of music as an accomplished vocalist and pianist. Her yearning to express her music in all it’s forms led her to a variety of bands and instruments until finally finding her place on the dance floor.
Today Jackie is at the forefront of the minimal movement in the UK and her latest, Kundi la Mapendo, is a slice of tribal tech house that would move even the staunchest of Republicans. Ok, who am I kidding, every one knows Republicans can’t dance.
Read on past the break for my rundown of the Original Mix and the Nima Gorji Remix, some high quality samples and for your chance to vote on your favorite!
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Truly a diamond in the rough, BT delivers! ” - Andre
9/10
This landed in my lap a while ago now, and though I’ve only had the chance to give it a few quick listens, I simply had to tell you all about it! I’m sure you’ve all been wondering why we haven’t heard much from Brian (BT) over the past year, and luckily he hasn’t been relaxing! He’s been hard at work on his latest artist album, Deus Ex Machina.
This is his lead off single, appropriately dubbed The Rose of Jericho, and I’ll be packing in both releases (part 1 and 2) in this review, for a grand total of 6 tracks! Along with the original mix are remixes from Robbie Rivera (x2), Sultan & Ned Shepard, Adam K & Soha and Virtual Vault!
Read on for my take on each version, some high quality samples and for your chance to vote for your favorite!
I have not really given Teggno a detailed look, and I figured it is nigh time. Mind you I am not the authority on techno and tech house, but I am all too aware of what these guys have been doing to dancefloors ’round the world!
“Lance Blaise & Rod B.’s Pitanga is a bit of a dark, twisted, 5am tech track that encompasses multiple minimal elements, whacked out sirens, and and an underlying vocal. This track is one you will want to play at the peak hour of the night, but if it finds its way into the darker hours its sure to rock the crowd then as well.” -Teggno
Let’s see if Pitanga lives up to such a description!
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I have not really given Teggno a detailed look, and I figured it is nigh time. Mind you I am not the authority on techno and tech house, but I am all too aware of what these guys have been doing to dancefloors ’round the world!
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