Music Review

Stereo MC’s – Sunny Day (Joyce Muniz Remix)

It’s been an excellent year for Joyce Muniz, with some superb remixes and her debut LP on Exploited, all supported by taste makers around the Christopher Columbus.

Cobblestone Jazz – Lunar Lander EP

The latest twelve inch from the legendary, K7 Records, is no surprise. A superb sound portrayed by the mature and classy, and K7 regulars, Cobblestone Jazz. The critically acclaimed four piece from Germany via Canada put forward an interesting take on that UK influenced house sound coming through in abundance right now…

Dogmatik – VA Part One

This five track EP for London’s Dogmatik imprint delivers 5 distinct flavours of modern house music from accomplished producers Mark E, Dusky, Stojche, BUBBA and Dimi Wilson. Having helped shape the career of Maya Jane Coles in it’s early years

Chasing Kurt – Money

Enter the talented three piece band, Chasing Kurt. The talented musicians and vocalists have a knack for songwriting, and a penchant for house and techno. The industrial vibe created within the first minute of the title track, Money. Is solid proof of their excellence.

Nitin – Latenightlife Remixes (Subb-an, Brett Johnson & Anthony Collins)

Man of the moment, Subb-an, presents a similar taste to his massively popular Noir & Haze remix. Managing to maintain a cool vibe even with the oversampled Curtis Mayfield – Love & Happiness vocal. No doubt this remix will be the pick of the bunch for most.

Maetrik – The Entity

Eric Estornel, who you may know better as Maceo Plex, is releasing an EP under his original Maetrik moniker. Although the title track could easily be confused for a Maceo Plex beat, his vocals are less poppy and generally screwed beyond recognition. Techno

Lawrence – Kurama EP

My heart will always have a soft spot for Lawrence. The melodic, god like music he purveys is like no other. Seamlessly blending hypnotic soundscapes with deep four to the floor beats, the Kurama EP is solid gold. Taking a

Julio Bashmore – Riff Wrath EP

A very refreshing take on the ‘IN’ sound of the moment, that Bashmore can somewhat credit himself for. Leaning towards a slightly a slightly more musical, experimental side, Riff Wrath is a timeless piece of music for many taste buds and will be one of those records that stays in the bag for years to come.

VFB & FCL – Love Prescription

Any Delusions of Grandeur junkie will bitch slap me for leaving this one so late. I haven’t been trawling for records lately in hope of saving some money for Christmas, and somehow I still haven’t saved anything.

Danilo Plessow, aka Motor City Drum Ensemble, teams up with We Play House regulars FCL (Red D & San Soda) to deliver the twenty second installment of DoG.

The Noodleman – Starlight (With OOFT, Medlar & Eddie C Remixes)

The remixes are the standout for me on the record however, a superb lineup featuring two of the UK’s finest. Glasgow maestro OOFT and Wolf Musics hit machine Medlar. The Eddie C remix is great, but it’s total stoner heaven. Medlar absolutely kills it for me here, simple, spacious house music. OOFT gives it a bit of a 90′s touch but keeps things rather sultry, perfect for the late night.

Miss Chrysalide – Funk That Shit (Smith & Son Remix)

Craig Smith drops a new remix for quality French label, Needlight.

Very subtly using Soul II Soul vocal samples, Craig has delivered a sultry deep house mix with a gritty drum track and moody keys looping throughout. I don’t know what it is about that Glasgow crew but I don’t think I will ever tire of hearing music like this.