[review] BLM | Drake | Griffiths - Garage is Back (Fear of Flying)

Artists: BLM | Justin Drake | Kevin Griffiths
Release: Garage is Back (2/28/11)
Label: Fear of Flying
Media: 12”
Available: Juno Records

Out tomorrow, Fear of Flying Records brings us this three track EP from a variety of talented artists. The Midlands-based label has been responsible for original EP releases from the likes of BLM, Jozif, Leif, and Nick Lawson, while Schatrack's classic “Champagne Dancer” was recently revisisted with a pairing remix from Justin Drake. Existing as a vinyl and digital label, Fear of Flying's roster reads like a who's who in the modern house music community. The music really speaks for itself, though, as it is quite the relief in a sound otherwise in peril.

Side A of Garage is Back includes a Matthew Styles remix of the title track, written and originally composed by BLM. This BLM joint was first seen on FOF in May of 2010, and the remix really expands on the original idea and drive. A typical tech/house-type percussion builds the track, while the vocals and chords lend a hand in guiding this song on the correct path.

Side B, Track 1 features a BLM remix of a Kevin Griffiths/Justin Drake collaboration, titled The Devil's Eyes. The original recently saw consumer release earlier this month on FOF, and while it left a bit to be desired, both as a listener and as a DJ, the remix pulls through in a wonderful way. The BLM-modified rendition blurs the lines of synthesis and emotion, creating a type of mood that will surely be well received in a variety of areas. BLM nods towards past sounds in house and techno, but always twists the music in a way that creates a nice, refreshing tone.

Side B, Track 2 is the vocal of Garage is Back.

[review] Topper + Etnitude - New Hope (Sleep is Commercial)

Artist: Topper and Etnitude
Release: New Hope
Label: Sleep is Commercial

Topper and Etnitude is the moniker of Turin-born Matteo Taberna. Currently based in Berlin, Matteo is at the center of the thriving techno scene that has consumed so many of Germany's youth. First exposing his sound to listeners through various net releases, the Topper name eventually reached forefront labels, such as Igloo Rec, Goodvibe, Noisy Glance and Woods n Bass. New Hope is Matteo's first venture with Berlin label, Sleep is Commercial, fitting right in with the whole idea behind this group. Surprisingly, the title track of the release is not the most memorable. Driving basslines and mysterious pads keep for an interesting sound, but a repetitive vocal stab seems to ruin the creativity the track otherwise possessed. Evil Story adds a punchier groove to the album, with the recognizable percussive behavior that defines a Topper track. A haunting vocal makes its way into the breakdown of the song, building a level of intensity and certainly creating a more exciting dance floor. Tehei focuses on the tight percussion and bass partnership found in many of the young producer's tracks, yet seems to fade into the background. Rounding out this four-track release, Pushing Logarhythms is the choice tune for any occasion, as the laid-back chords guide the release into a comfortable halt. This tune seems to be the main proponent of the release, whereas all others seem to be the clear supporters. If we dare to enter a world of hypothetical rationale in order to ask, “what if this EP saw a pressing”, then “Pushing Logarhythms would be the reason to buy” is the answer. While half of this release seemed to be more of the same from Topper and Etnitude, New Hope still sits firmly as a well-rounded company of music.

RBMA: Kyle Hall live @ Movement (Torino)

Very seldom do new djs come up so quickly and are level-headed with their own music. Detroit's Kyle Hall is a recent graduate of the Detroit School For Fine and Performing Arts, but his young age seems hidden in his musical productions and energetic DJ sets. With releases on underground label favorites, FXHE and Hyperdub, Kyle currently runs his own label, Wild Oats. Is his production techno? Is it dubstep? Some of his music rides on the questionable line between the two sounds; Kyle uses broken rhythms as often as he does a uniform, 4x4 beat. While incorporating an eclectic blend of tracks from all eras of dance music, Kyle injects a refreshing look into what it means to be a Detroit DJ.

2010 was another pivotal year for Kyle, as he played both Movement Festivals and Decibel Festival in Seattle. Red Bull Music Academy presents one hour of his Movement Torino set.





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[review] Sven Laux - Homesickness or Nostalgia (Microcosm)

Homesickness or Nostalgia might be Berlin-based Sven Laux's first full-length album, but with steady releases on Archipel, Multi-Vitamins, spontanMusik, Tropic, and Leporelo labels, to name a few, Sven has already introduced listeners to his personal world of music. Upon first listening, it is clear to tell that he takes great influence from techno and house music from past and present. However, Sven's chiseled and refined sound remains refreshingly tight throughout the course of its productions. The Berliner's music contains uniform rhythms to keep DJs interested in including his music in their sets, but the beginning and end of the tracks aren't necessarily tailored like most dance music tracks. Mashing sonic elements with bits and fragments of digitally-imposed drums, Sven has created something unique that he can most certainly call his own. Homesickness or Nostalgia excites the listener from the very first track onward. His music here creates a sort of controlled environment of mystification, giving the impression of sporadic tones while maintaining a calm mood. Vibrant chords remain distant in tracks such as Loan Translation, paving way for stabbing drum patterns and quirky noises. Sven ties in sounds from various field recordings on tracks like Old Miller's Favourite Burgers, adding to the realness that already penetrates the album. Few are able to achieve a full album of creativity freedom like Sven, and the thoughtful placement of sounds is not overlooked. With this full-length set to release on New York-based Microcosm, the Sven Laux sound is becoming more and more apparent.

Tracklist
01. Old Time Radio
02. Jebediah's Liquor Store
03. Jackson's Modern Bakery Coffee Shop
04. Loan Translation
05. Homesickness
06. Kowalski's Trim Removal Tools
07. Avoid the Symptoms
08. Old Miller's Favourite Burgers
09. Nostalgia

Homesickness or Nostalgia will be available from Microcosm on 2/25/11.

RBMA Radio: Patrice Scott - Live at Shift Festival Pt 2

Detroit-based Patrice Scott came out of his production shell in 2006, with the release Atmospheric Emotions on his self-established Sistrum Recordings. Quickly gaining attention and accolades from fellow deep house peers, Patrice continued with this new-found momentum. He joined the Aesthetic Audio team in 2007 with his instant-classic, Visions of Mantada.
Being a native of the Motor City, Patrice easily fits the Detroit ethos with his original take on both production and DJing.

Red Bull Music Academy presents Part 2 of Patrice's set from Shift Festival in 2009.

Basel, Switzerland



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Bleepsequence Netlabel Turns One

Pittsburgh-based Kevin Lind (aka Revy) has been all over the world, from Portland to Japan. His experimental sounds are what birthed the ideas behind his netlabel, Bleepsequence. Now in its second year, the collaborative of artists Kevin has chosen have already contributed ten wonderful releases.

Bleepsequence presents blpsq011



Storlon - Fractions
Adriano - Compãnhero
Mrz - I Cannot Control Time

Bonus set: Andrés Marcos - Live @ Bleepsequence Mini Festival 20-11-2010

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Cover artwork by Alexandre Lehmann

RA 245: Traversable Wormhole

Adam Marshall's alter-ego, Traversable Wormhole, brings us this week's Resident Advisor podcast.

Tracklist

The End Of All Existence - The End Of All Existence - The End Of All Existence
Xhin - Seed - Stroboscopic Artefacts
B12 - Static - B12
CUB - CU - Cub01
The Secret Initiative Vol 2 - Playing God - The Secret Initiative
Claudio PRC - Clear Depths (Obtane Remix) - Prologue
Traversable Wormhole - Traversing The Asteroid Belt (Function Remix) - CLR
Unknown Artist - Defeating White Brotherhood - Unknown
Sendai - Northeast - Time To Express
Sawf - Slim - Perc Trax
Sascha Rydell - Rude - Fachwerk
Traversable Wormhole - Closed Time Like Curve (Marcel Dettmann Remix) - CLR
Alter Ego - Lycra (Luke Slater Remix) - Harthouse
Smear - Lito - Singularity Recordings
Perc - Antifunk - CLR
Northern Structures - Plus Minus - Sonic Groove
Dino Sabatini - Ciclope - Sonic Groove
Northern Structures - Self Similarity - Sonic Groove
Isomer Transistion - On Verge Of A Breakdown - Race Car Productions
Substance - Gestalts - Ostgut Ton
Ben Klock - Static Test - Ostgut Ton
Adam X - Outflow Boundary - Prologue
Luke Slater - Boom Tang Schwuck - Ostgut Ton
Aubrey - Dark (Mike Parker Remix) - Mowar
Samuli Kemppi - Quantum Mechanics (Planetary Assault Systems Dub edit) - Mote Evolver
Dipole - +Pole - Sonic Groove
Function - The Balance Of Power - Substance
Orphx - Anima - Hands
Traversing The Wormhole - Exiting The Milkyway (Surgeon Remix) - CLR
Rhythmatic Continuation Part 9 - Unknown
Adam X - Wind Shear Detection - Prologue
O/V/R - Post Traumatic Son (Ben Klock Remix) - 12" - Blueprint
Redshape - Dark & Sticky - Delsin
Emptyset - Altogether Lost (Original) - CLR
Norman Nodge - Convergence - MDR
Milton Bradley - The Path To Mathematical Truth - Do Not Resist The Beat
Conrad Van Orton - Panic Room - Key Records
Lucy - Eon (Truss Remix) - Stroboscopic Artefacts

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Filesize / 106.32 MB

Length / 01:28:34

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iFLASHBACK! - Larry Levan @ Paradise Garage

For those who were there, it must be hard to imagine that nearly two decades have passed since legendary Paradise Garage resident Larry Levan has left Earth. Responsible for shaping the underground disco and early house movements, Larry left dance fans everywhere with a legacy of sharp edits and original rhythms. This set exemplifies the abilities of the master, with supercharged disco tracks and psychedelic effects sure to drive the most timid of dancer into a frenzy.

Larry Levan - Live @ Paradise Garage 1985

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RBMA Trainwreck Mix: Kryptic Minds

First emerging in the ever evolving sounds of drum and bass in the early 2000s, production duo Kryptic Minds remains at the forefront of sounds to this day. Now involving themselves in the rapidly growing dubstep sound, Kryptic Minds is a fresh look into the genre. While we are blanketed with copies of copies of emulators trying their hand at what they think is the reggae-infused bass music, this duo keeps their sonic ventures quite interesting and diverse between releases. As if their music doesn't speak for itself, Kryptic Minds has worked with some of the genre's biggest innovators.

Red Bull Music Academy and Kryptic Minds present us a new set in their Trainwreck Mix Series, comprised of originals and a big remix to finish.

Kryptic Minds - One Of Us - Swamp81
Kryptic Minds - Dissolved - Swamp81
Kryptic Minds - Hybrid - Osiris Music
Kryptic Minds - Wasteland - Osiris Music
Kryptic Minds - The Talisman - Osiris Music
Kryptic Minds - Just After Sunset - Osiris Music
Kryptic Minds - Acid Rain - Osiris Music
Kryptic Minds - Black Magic - Osiris Music
Kryptic Minds - The Passing - Osiris Music
Kryptic Minds - Chosen Few - Swamp81
Kryptic Minds - Solidworks - Osiris Music
Kryptic Minds & Youngsta - Cold Blooded - Osiris Music
Kryptic Minds - Badman - Swamp81
Kryptic Minds - Transendant - Osiris Music
Kryptic Minds - Extinct - Osiris Music
Pinch & Moving Ninja - False Flag (Kryptic Minds Mix) - Tectonic



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