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Jasper Street Co. ‘You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration Remixes’

Artist: Jasper Street Co.
Title: You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration Remixes
Remixers: Tensnake, Dr Packer, Teddy Douglas, Micfreak & DJ Spen
Label: Nervous Records
Cat. #: NER25055
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release Date: 5th February 2021 (Vinyl) / 19th February 2021 (Digital)

Jasper Street Co.’s ‘You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration’ single from their ‘Rejoicing’ album on Nervous Records receives remixes from Tensnake, Dr Packer, and Micfreak, in addition to individual interpretations from the group’s producers Teddy Douglas, & DJ Spen.

In 2018, the long-serving gospel-house group Jasper Street Co. returned to action with their critically acclaimed ‘Rejoicing’ album, their first together in 16 years. Consisting of vocalists Randy Roberts, Vonita White and Richard Burton, as well as producers Teddy Douglas and DJ Spen, Jasper Street Co. have been bringing light to the more soulful, spiritual and rousing side of the house genre for over 25 years now and received a Grammy nomination for Best Remixed Recordings for Louie Vega’s remix of ‘Praying For You’ in 2020. The group’s releases have found a home on Teddy Douglas’ The Basement Boys label for the most part until more recently linking up with the famous New York imprint Nervous Records.

German artist Tensnake who is renowned for various releases on Armada Music, Defected and True Romance Records adds his signature, playful aesthetic to the remix of ‘You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration’ featuring bouncy bass plucks, euphoric grooves and irresistible vocals accompanied by an instrumental version. Next up, Glitterbox and M2MR artist, Dr Packer offers up an enticing remix with organic percussion, uplifting strings that sit wonderfully underneath the graceful chords and inspiriting moods.

Esteemed artist Teddy Douglas has produced for the likes of Michael Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Crystal Waters and is an important figure in the development of the Baltimore “House” Sound. He delivers a remix which touches on elements of soul, funk, disco and house as the pulsing drums bounce elegantly off the celestial synths and enchanting atmospheres. To round things off the legendary house producer and Code Red label boss, DJ Spen collaborates with Baltimore-based multi-instrumentalist, Mic Freak – championing their spiritual house sound on their version of ‘You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration’ as the nostalgic moods shine through while the raw kicks and highs fuse deftly with rolling snares and gratifying harmonics.

Tracklist

  1. You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Tensnake Remix)
  2. You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Tensnake Instrumental Remix)
  3. You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Dr Packer Extended Remix)
  4. You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Dr Packer Dub Mix)
  5. You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Teddy Douglas Bass Intro Mix)
  6. You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Teddy Douglas Bass Intro Instrumental)
  7. You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Micfreak & DJ Spen Higher Love Vocal Remix)
  8. You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Micfreak & DJ Spen Higher Love Instrumental Remix
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Booka Shade, Polly Scattergood ‘Perpetual Light’

Artists: Booka Shade, Polly Scattergood
Title: Perpetual Light
Label: Blaufield Music
Cat: BFMB080
Format: Digital
Release Date: February 5th, 2021

Booka Shade meets the vocalist Polly Scattergood for the creation of ‘Perpetual Light’, a symbolic tech house piece that embraces a positive vibe radiated by the Polly’s voice. With this production the German duo seems to going back on track with their productions made ten or more years ago.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/booka-shade
https://soundcloud.com/pollyscattergood
https://soundcloud.com/blaufield-music

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zlene & Mathias Hinds ‘Djup Trolling’

Artist: zlene & Mathias Hinds
Title: Djup Trolling
Remixer: Rowlanz, Per Hammar
Label: Seaweed Rhythm
Cat. #: SEAWEED001
Format: Digital
Release Date: 18th February 2021
Tracklist

  1. Djup Trolling (Original Mix)
  2. Djup Trolling (Rowlanz Remix)
  3. Djup Trolling (Per Hammar Remix)

Swedish imprint Seaweed Records launch their new sub-label, Seaweed Rhythms with a warm, minimal house single from zlene & Mathias Hinds which includes remixes from Rowlanz and Per Hammar.

zlene aka Bäcksvart combines with the artist, friend and Stockholm local Mathias Hinds to inaugurate the new sub-label with their ‘Djup Trolling’ single which is about exploring the unknown with consistency and precision. Seaweed is inspired by Sweden’s nature and marine life as the label’s studio is located right by the Baltic shore, as they show their appreciation for the ocean with organic samples and recordings from both above and below the waters which have become a continual feature and theme within their work.

‘Djup Trolling’ kicks off the release with soothing pads and stabbing synths fused with smooth low-frequencies and organic percussion which develops wonderfully throughout the duration of the track before British producer and RLZ label boss, Rowlanz provides an effervescent remix as the minimal aesthetics bounce delightfully off the glistening synths and intricate, subtle melodies. Rounding off the release with an inviting remix of ‘Djup Trolling’ is Berlin-based, Dirty Hands founder Per Hammar as he lays focus on hypnotic atmospheres and pulsating bass stabs which together provide a cacophony of calming sonics and sensations.

Seaweed Rhythm has seen first-hand how much of the ocean’s wildlife has now disappeared and wants to give back to the animals and waters sampled in their work, therefore they’ve decided to donate 50% of all digital sales to various water wildlife foundations and projects.

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Tommy Sunsets ‘What Is The World EP’

Artist: Tommy Sunsets
Title: What Is The World EP
Label: QRUK
Cat: QRUK004
Format: Digital
Release Date: February 12th 2021
Tracklist:
1) What Is The World (Original Mix)
2) Extraction
3) What Is The World (Cotton Socks PsyTrain Mix)

Tommy Sunsets + QRUK make a great combo with the publication of ‘What Is The World EP’,  a strong three tracker that shows a solid sound and melts at the same time few faces of techno and progressive. Cotton Socks appears on the release too giving his interpretation of the title track, which adds a touch of abstractness.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/tsunsets
https://soundcloud.com/therealslimcottonsocks
https://soundcloud.com/qruk

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DuBeats ‘Mesmerized Remixes’

Artist: DuBeats
Title: Mesmerized Remixes
Remixer: JT Donaldson, Nhan Solo, Soul of Hex, Michael Oberling
Label: Music Is 4 Lovers
Cat. #: MI4L017
Format: Digital
Release Date: 12th February
Tracklist:
01 Mesmerized (JT Donaldson Remix)
02 Lonely Man (Nhan Solo Remix)
03 If Ever (Soul of Hex Remix)
04 Do What You Wanna Do (Michael Oberling Remix)

Music Is 4 Lovers revisit DuBeats ‘Mezmerized’ EP this February as they invite JT Donaldson, Nhan Solo, Soul of Hex and Michael Oberling to remix key tracks.

Following DuBeats Mesmerized EP debut, Music is 4 Lovers enlists a stellar line-up for the remix package: JT Donaldson, Nhan Solo, Soul of Hex, & Michael Oberling.

 

 

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Andre Lodemann feat. Nathalie Claude ‘Still Searching’

Artists: Andre Lodemann, Nathalie Claude
Title: Still Searching
Label: Siamese
Remixers: New Jackson, Shiffer, Blak River
Cat: SIAMESE019
Formats: Digital, vinyl
Release Date: January 29th 2021
Tracklist:
A1. Still Searching
A2. Still Searching (New Jackson Remix)
B1. Miss You
B2. Still Searching (Shiffer Remix)
Digital bonus:
Still Searching (Blak River Remix)

Siamese Records reaches another level of greatness with this brand new EP signed by Andre Lodemann and Nathalie Claude, a collaboration born more than 10 years ago: in fact on the Nathalie’s Soundcloud we can find the draft version of a song called ‘Searching’.
Returning to the present, ‘Still Searching’ is the title track that mixes the emotive instrumental by Andre and the intriguing voice of Nathalie Claude, the result is fascinating and is capable to arouse inner and atypical emotions. New Jackson, Shiffer and Blak River try to challenge themselves offering three interpretations of the main theme: in their intent they succeed because their versions are mystical and fullfilling.
The other original ‘Miss You’ is another sensual production that remarks the appealing style of Mr. Lodemann.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/lodemann
https://soundcloud.com/natclaude
https://soundcloud.com/siameserecords
https://smarturl.it/SIAMESE019

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Thomas Newson & Marc Volt ‘Raining On’

Artist: Thomas Newson & Marc Volt
Title: Raining On
Label: Armada Music
Cat: ARMAS1896
Format: Digital
Release Date: January 22nd 2021

A rolling bassline, a sexy female vocal, a solid warm drum loop, what else? That’s what makes distinguishable the collaboration track ‘Raining On’ made by Thomas Newson and Marc Volt. The production reveals since the beginning its dancefloor filler nature.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/thomasnewson
https://soundcloud.com/marcvolt
https://soundcloud.com/armadamusic

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Geerson ‘Influenced World’

Artist: Geerson
Title: Influenced World
Label: ARTS X (ARTS)
Cat: ARTSX020
Format: Digital
Release Date: February 1st 2020
Tracklist:
1. Influenced World
2. Wilde Nacht Mit Einem Engel
3. Red Alert
4. Reload It

Pre order link: https://artsrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/influenced-world

ARTS continues in its aim to deliver outstanding techno releases coming from the techno realms. Geerson takes the control of the board with ‘Influenced World’, a four track EP that features a fast and catchy style. The gabber and trance influences are relevant and enhances the appeal of the entire opera.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/nosreeg
https://soundcloud.com/artsltd

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Rob StrobE ‘Home EP’

Artist: Rob StrobE
Title: Home EP
Label: Motech Records
Cat. #: MT141
Format: Digital Download / Streaming
Release Date: 19 February 2021
Tracklist:
1. Super Villain
2. Optimal Power Flow
3. Serve Greatness
4. Condensed

Motech’s first release of 2021 is by Rob StrobE with his ‘Home EP’ [MT141], the first in a series of releases from him for the label. StrobE recently made his Motech debut on their recently released compilation ‘Consortium Vol.2’, a compilation that has received strong support from the likes of Dave Clarke. Rob’s track inclusion also ended a seven-year hiatus of releasing music from this Offenbach (Germany) artist. During which time he migrated from software based production to the modular and hardware world. The results are here to be heard in these four amazing tracks.

The opening track is ‘Super Villain’, which “comes straight from the heart to the dance floor” says StrobE. Crisp percussion elements infused with driving chords make this the perfect opener and a great tool for any Detroit techno enthusiast. Track two, ‘Optimal Power Flow’, StrobE explains, is one of those tracks that just happens when jamming on the modular. “The groove just became the flow and one led to another – luckily, I pressed record at the right time!”

Next up is ‘Serve Greatness’ and in his own words, StrobE says: “imagine a hot day in July, imagine no AC – this is when this stomper was born and recorded.” Final track, ‘Condensed’ closes the EP with a menacing groove. If pushed, Rob StrobE describes his music as Dub-House-Techno with a pinch of Detroit. Or as the label would describe: 100% Motech.

‘Home EP‘ by Rob StrobE [MT141] is available on Motech Records via all digital and streaming platforms from February 19th.

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THEMBA feat. Thakzin ‘Sound Of Freedom’

Artists: THEMBA, Thakzin
Title: Sound Of Freedom
Label: Armada
Cat: ARMAS1853
Format: Digital
Release Date: January 22nd, 2021

‘Sound Of Freedom’ is the first extract of THEMBA’s album forthcoming on Armada Music. This bright production is a bliss in terms of style and elegance: an emotive vocal house/lounge song with a classy sound setup and a bit of tribal influences.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/iamthemba
https://soundcloud.com/armadamusic
https://armas1853.lnk.to/SoundOfFreedom