Reviews

Multi-platinum record maker Duke Dumont has unveiled Duality Remixed, a twelve-track remix package of his acclaimed debut album Duality, out now. Featuring some of the biggest names in dance music, Duality Remixed includes no fewer than five tracks that have already been released as singles, including remix king Purple Disco Machine’s funk-laden rework of ‘OceanDrive’, German DJ and production wizard Tensnake’s synth-driven edit of ‘Nightcrawler’ and Yorkshire... Read more »

Toolroom Records boss Mark Knight continues to embrace his soulful roots, joining forces again with label regular Rene Amesz on their dynamite feel-good smash, ‘All 4 Love’. Featuring the delicious vocals of London songbird Tasty Lopez, ‘All 4 Love’ comes armed with a catchy top line that’s underpinned by the classic bassline and sax riff... Read more »

There is no name as synonymous with longevity and class through the lens of dance music as John Digweed’s. Twenty years ago, Digweed stepped into the radio world with a crate full of records, a sharp ear for blossoming talent, and an insatiable urge to share his arsenal of music with the world. Today, he announces the... Read more »

Perfectly reflecting the picture its title paints, ‘Sunset Drive’ stands tall as one of the most alluring records from Stereoclip’s forthcoming album. Filled to the brim with rich harmonies and subtle arpeggios that evoke a sense of sundown serenity, this track makes for an experience no dance music lover will ever forget. Follow: stereoclip

Dirtybird label head and boss Claude VonStroke has collaborated and remixed artists across the dance music spectrum, but few of those collaborators have been in the picture for over 20 years as Catz ‘n Dogz have. Today, they return with the brand-new EP, RAGGADAGGA.  While Catz ‘nDogz and Claude VonStroke have known each other for... Read more »

Propulsed by a bumpy Chicago bassline, it’s the sort of techno track ”à la Paranoid London” but surprisingly, it brings us somewhere else with minimal percussions, synths and drums alongside a lo-fi 80’s chord harmony. The vocals performed by Lebaron are a sulfuric poetic earworm which keeps us hooked until the end. Long-time DJ/composer, label... Read more »

Sola, the independent record label founded by UK duo Solardo, continues an incredible 2020 with the release of their first VA Compilation of the year. Aptly titled, ​Lost Summer Sessions, ​the fifteen track release features records from “​some of the best artist’s on our roster, both from the past and our future picks” including ​stunning... Read more »

Swedish label Local Talk are purveyors of only the finest house music with a roster of artists that range from Terrence Parker to Crackazat, with tracks influenced by jazz, funk, hip hop, disco and soul. In addition to a steady stream of new singles and EP’s, Local Talk is also known for their album releases... Read more »

Jan Blomqvist’s ‘Disconnected’ journey started over four years ago, with the first melodies of one of the twelve album songs hummed into a phone somewhere in Berlin. It took him across the globe, from writing lyrics in Iceland and recording in the Californian desert to touring through numerous countries with his ‘Disconnected’ tour. The final... Read more »

Released on 21 August, ‘After Rain’ is already hailed as one of the standout tracks from BLANCAh’s recent ‘Arias Of Sky’ long-player; a beautiful, fluid composition with a haunting piano riff that leaves a lasting impression. Yet, despite its staying power, the track clicked into place relatively easily by BLANCAh-standards as she explains, “I wouldn’t... Read more »