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New George Fitzgerald – “I Can Tell (By The Way You Move)”

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July 29, 2013
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“I Can Tell (By The Way You Move)” has been floating around in rip form since at least January, but today it’s hit the web, albeit with no further info than a “forthcoming…” note on the Soundcloud upload. Like his Hotflush label boss Scuba, Fitzgerald’s music has been getting brighter and more “big room” oriented for the past few releases and “I Can Tell (By The Way You Move)” will probably end up representing the apex of that trend. It’s a Summer tune out and out that will most likely see an “Au Seve” like rise through the web/festival/BBC circuit into the workout playlists of bros across several continents. Hopefully Fitzgerald doesn’t lose his love for both production and performance as Bashmore has though. “I Can Tell (By The Way You Move)” will most likely be released on Hotflush, although the long wait between the debut and today’s unofficial seeming preview might be a sign that the track is signed to a larger label… anything is possible in our post-“Latch”/”Need U” world.

New DJ Spider & Marshallito – “A1”

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July 25, 2013
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With a few collaborative releases under their belts already, New York tandem DJ Spider & Marshallito are set to release their next 12″ to Will Bankhead’s ever-growing The Trilogy Tapes series. The Deadly Structures EP has not been pegged with a release date just yet, but today we received “A1” courtesy of Soundcloud and if you remember correctly, have already caught glimpses of “A2” and “B2”. “A1” continues the duo’s streak of jilting, endearing techno that is equal parts populist and unremittingly experimental. This is certainly one to check back for in the next few weeks as Trilogy Tapes vinyl always seems to disappear quickly.

New The Cyclist – “Daisy Spirals”

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July 25, 2013
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Following the release of January’s Show Me The Future Vol. 1, the illustrious Friends of Friends imprint will release a second volume of their introductory compilation series on August 12. Whereas Vol. 1 touched on the confluence between hip hop and dance music via artists like Dreams., Kid Smpl and Ryan Hemsworth, Vol. 2 trends in a decidedly house/techno direction, featuring the likes of Octa Octa, The Cyclist and Coyote Clean Up. For our first taste of the comp, we’ve received The Cyclist’s “Daisy Spiral”, by far the most direct, hard hitting track we’ve received from FoF, or even its dancefloor friendly sister label Young Adults. The Cyclist has built a reputation for releasing lo-fi, often un-danceable techno on Leaving Records, but “Daisy Spiral” walks the line between reverent Chicago house and the analogue techno manipulations of fellow Brits Surgeon and Kowton. If  clunky, metallic British techno isn’t really your thing, then “Daisy Spiral” should have enough funk to delight. On the other hand, if the Chicago house revival comes off as derivative and boring, then “Daisy Spiral” should offer enough in the way of gritty sonics to keep you engaged. Overall it’s an impressive outing that represents a new direction for both artist and label. Hit the jump to check out the full Show Me The Future Vol. 2 tracklist and stream “Daisy Spiral” below.

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Murlo Remixes Yung Nation’s “Shawty Wassup”

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July 24, 2013
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First off, if you don’t read Southern Hospitality religiously then you’re slipping. Whether they’re putting on for Sinjin Hawke well before most of us caught on or compiling the best of Kevin Gates, the London-based publication is at the forefront of everything club-oriented. Recently, SH extended itself further into the label realm, releasing an EP made up of remixes of songs by rising Dallas duo Yung Nation. Among the producers enlisted was Murlo, one of the more interesting purveyors of the dissonant instrumental grime sound preferred by producers like Slackk and Visionist. Falling somewhere between futuristic grime, classic garage and mid-2000s Southern rap, Murlo’s take on “Shawty Wassup” retains the sing-song flow of the original, contributing fleeting vocal stabs and a vibrant minimalist aesthetic. It’s no surprise that SH is on top of both of these artists and their stamp of approval is as valuable as any, so jump on the bandwagon quick or fall in the dust. Slick Shoota, Suicideyear, Krueger, DJ Tricks, Wreck Tech and Kaptain Kadillac also contributed remixes to the EP.

New Samo Sound Boy – “Spirit Tool”

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July 24, 2013
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Take the following with a grain of salt because the to be mentioned individual is one of our absolute favorite DJs and general curators/label bosses: Samo Sound Boy has never impressed us with his production work. Neither 2011’s Shuffle Code EP (on Trouble & Bass) or last year’s acid drenched 5 Dollar Paradise (on Body High) really piqued our interest, especially when juxtaposed with Samo’s extensive knowledge of the American dance music lexicon and prodigious command of the DJ booth. As much as we attempted to embrace both of the aforementioned EPs, they both came off as a little too derivative and dry, lacking the adventurous spirit of a Floyd Cambpell or the pure technical abilities of a Jerome LOL. That being said, “Spirit Tool” has absolutely knocked us off our feet. Relentlessly driving and positive, Samo’s latest is the exact type of track that he so often utilizes to obliterate Los Angeles dancefloors. A slinky yet simple melody enraptures as the rhythmic elements heave and kick with a hedonistic freedom that has come to define the Body High sound. It’s pointless to make predictions, but if Samo can continue in this form on the production front, he can and will be one of the most dynamic forces in Transatlantic dance music.

New Stavrogin – “Frqncy”

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July 23, 2013
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Astral Plane guest mix alumni Stavrogin recently connected fellow Brits Desimal and Kamran Khan on “Frqncy”, a subtle, beatific number that sees the London-based producer continue to advance his already unique sound palate. Stavrogin and Desimal weave homemade-sounding percussion and droning synth work around Khan’s longing vocals, resulting in both nostalgia and dream-like realism. The song is as-of-now unsigned, but that should change soon. If y’all label people were smart you’d snatch “Frqncy” up right now!

Download: Donky Pitch’s ‘We Didn’t Think We’d Make It This Far’ Compilation

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July 23, 2013
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Last month, Dummy Mag’s Adam Harper wrote an extensive piece outlining what he calls the “neon” sound of the UK, demonstrated by labels like LuckyMe, Keysound and Numbers and characterized by bright synth work, loads of syncopation and a generally progressive spirit. Harper also touches on Bristol-based label Donky Pitch, which plays house for a globally focused cadre of talented producers, ranging from London’s ARP 101 to Seattle’s based kingpin Keyboard Kid. This month, the label reached the rather momentous 10 release landmark and are celebrating with a free compilation cleverly titled We Didn’t Think We’d Make It This Far Vol. 1. If you’re a Donky Pitch fanboy (like ourselves), you’ll recognize a good deal of already released material (10 tracks in all) that has come to epitomize the DP sound. There are also eight unreleased songs available including Ghost Mutt’s hyper rework of that one Kendrick Lamar song with the awful video filmed in a field “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe”. If Donky Pitch is a new entity for your ear holes, We Didn’t Think We’d Make It This Far Vol. 1 is a perfect introduction and if you’re already in the know’s know, well, show some damn support anyways.

New DJ Earl – “Ain’t No Coming Down”

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July 19, 2013
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Earlier today, I was listening to the new Migos tape (again) and it struck me that I enjoy it for almost the exact same reason that I enjoy the footwork coming out of the Teklife camp as of late. They both rely on vocal cadence and timbre, intense repetition, expertly crafted beat work and forceful emotion (the unrestrained anger on “I Don’t Like”, the triumphant nature of “Versace”). In a way, Migos, Chief Keef and Rick Ross have more in common with RP Boo, DJ Rashad and DJ Earl than they with Mac Miller, Earl Sweatshirt and Chance The Rapper (although the latter does perform some truly amazing vocal tricks). Take DJ Earl’s update on DJ Roc’s “Ain’t No Coming Down” for example. Earl takes a few simple, seemingly innocuous Juicy J lines and lays them over a ruthlessly syncopated beat that makes Jordan Houston’s original seem pallid in comparison. In its stripped down simplicity, “Ain’t No Coming Down” is far more affecting than the original.

New Flava D – “All They Do Is Hate”

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July 19, 2013
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With an ever growing stable of remarkably talented producers, Elijah & Skilliam’s Butterz label has been on the tip of the grime listening public’s proverbial tongue for the better part of a year now. Melding the bassline sounds of the North with the more traditional, both instrumental and vocal-oriented, grime sounds of London, Butterz has catapulted themselves from local fixture to international brand in under 12 months. While this rise can be mostly attributed to a team effort, we often look to Flava D as one of the main propulsive forces behind Butterz. With a sound that is at once raucous and sweet, the South London native’s “Hold On” is already one of the year’s biggest tunes and it doesn’t look like she’s stopping there. “All They Do Is Hate” is a more traditional bassline number, working Flava D’s signature vocal manipulations into rollicking sub bass. In short, it’s a brief, effective number that epitomizes everything we love about Butterz.

Kyle Hall Remixes Cromie & Sage Caswell’s “Vines”

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July 18, 2013
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A lot has been said/written about Detroit house prodigy Kyle Hall in the past few weeks, what with the release of his debut The Boat Party LP. At only 21 years old, Hall’s music manages to imbibe tropes from the two lynchpins of American dance, Detroit and Chicago, as well as production techniques from across the globe. In short, if you haven’t listened to The Boat Party yet, you’re doing a respective disservice to both your mind and your dancing shoes. Hall’s latest track comes in the form of a remix of Los Angeles-based producer/DJ combo Cromie & Sage Caswell’s “Vine” (out now on brand new Brooklyn-based label Peach). It is both futuristic and retro, sounds fiercely analogue, but also has moments that any listener will struggle to fit into any existing sonic lexicon. The original (listen after the jump) is also an impressive number and sees two of Los Angeles’ premier DJs wisely extending their skills into the production realm.

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