HH MIX #027 - JESPER RYOM

Jesper Ryom first caught our eye during a late-night YouTube session when we stumbled upon the brilliant 'Nature Boy' from last year. We were curious of how such a talent had slipped completely under the radar for us, and wanted to know more about this young Danish talent. We asked if he’d like to record a mix for us and answer a few questions, and being the lovely fella he is, he said “ja” (that’s Danish for “yes”).

Hi Jesper, please tell us a little bit about your background and upbringing...

I am 23 years old and I live in Copenhagen. I've lived most of my life in Aalborg in the northern part of Denmark, where I played in bands and smoked a little too much grass. Then I went to a Danish boarding school for half a year in 2010 to study electronic music. Here I met my girlfriend, and we moved to Copenhagen after finishing the stay. It was at this point I began taking my music a bit more serious and began working with house music.

You mentioned you had an exam today. What exactly are you studying?

I am studying Medialogy, which is a cross of media & music production as well as more geeky stuff like computer programming and image processing.

We're big fans of your Nature Boy EP from last year. How did the hook-up with Power Plant Records come about? (We also like the sleeve, who designed it?)

Thanks, glad to hear that! I came in contact with Sanna La Fleur, who owns Power Plant, through a mutual friend. After sending some of my songs to her, we settled on the two tracks on the EP. The sleeve contains a drawing by Wilfred Sätty (1939-1982) who was a German born, San Francisco based artist active in the 60's and 70's. Credit to La Fleur for discovering his amazing works and finding such a fitting picture. I loved it from the moment I saw it, and we agreed on using it for the cover.

Nature Boy - Jesper Ryom [Power Plant Records]


What is your earliest memory of music?

That must be listening to my parents vinyl collection when I was a kid. I always adored their records and they sparked my interest in jazz music, which has never left me. I really like sampling from old records since I love the quality of the sounds produced in the 60's and 70's, and I'm sure that's because my first music experience was with that warm sound.. I try to infuse that feeling into my music even though it's produced on a computer.

Which producers/labels really excite you?

There are so many exciting producers and labels right now, but If I was to point at a few, Suol and Tartelet Records are some of my favorite labels right now, and I love more or less every record from those two labels. Some of the producers I find really exciting are Axel Boman, Nebraska and Danish producer Paxton Fettel. They all have this rich and warm sound that I really love, as well as a great sense of groove.

What does 2012 hold for Jesper Ryom?

I have a couple of remixes coming out soon, and I am working on a new EP as well. Honestly, during the past half year I have been preoccupied with my studies, so I feel like catching up now by being a lot more productive.

Finally, what are you passionate about outside of electronic music?

My girlfriend, Johanne, and our two fluffy ragdoll cats. And my newfound love for espresso.

Thanks for your time Jesper, we look forward to what's still to come out of your studio.

DOWNLOAD

01. The Soulful Strings - Burning Spear
02. Marsmobil - Gonna Be My Day (Henrik Schwarz Acoustronic Remix)
03. Ruede Hagelstein, The Noblettes - A Priori (Guillaume & The Count Dumonts Remix)
04. Salvatore Freda - Luv Can't Hurt (Nebraska '79 Mix)
05. Salvatore Freda - Luv Can't Hurt (Nebraska '86 Mix)
06. Pool - Dont Call My Name (Stimming Remix)
07. Siri Svegler - Silent Viewer (Chopstick & Johnjon Remix)
08. Sleazy McQueen - Trains Over Broadway (Pezzner Extended Mix)
09. Juno6 - BCN
10. Bjorn Storig - Connected Ways
11. Nicone, Sascha Braemer - Dreamer (Edu Imbernon Remix)
12. Marc DePulse - Fingertips
13. Makam - New Yotk Huslter (Losoul Remix)
14. Anthea, Guti - Option One
15. Ray Okpara - Blues Me Blues
16. Terranova - So Strong (Findling & Zigon Remix)
17. Guti - Keep It (Satoshi Tomiie Remix)
18. Alpine - Galapine (Julien Chaptal Remix)
19. Cascandy - Escapade Escapade
20. Jesper Ryom - End Title

Keep up with Jesper on Soundcloud and Facebook.

Featuring KRIS WADSWORTH

One of the artists that we've been keeping a close watch on for the last 9 months or so is Kris Wadsworth. We first stumbled across this beat making magician when his Lime & Pink EP really caught our ears' attention. It doesn't come as a surprise that it now turns out he's been putting tunes out (on vinyl) for 10 years.

Get your ears round this mix, it's all his own productions/remixes and if it doesn't get you moving, there might be something wrong with you, or us. If you're in Leeds, get down to Lowbrow tomorrow night. We don't get very excited about many events but this one's giving us seriously itchy feet.

DOWNLOAD: Kris Wadsworth's 10 Years on Wax Mix

Gerry Read & Kevin McPhee - Demolition Man

Demolition Man appeared on limited pink vinyl at the end of last year but it is the latest release to appear digitally from the guys at Ramp for quite some time. Featuring the talents of Gerry Read and Canadian newcomer Kevin McPhee, this premium slice of bass heavy, dark and dirty Tech House really hits the dance floor hard. With a healthy splash of piano stabs and moody vocals to top the track off, it keeps your ears open and your feet shuffling.

Gerry Read & Kevin McPhee - Demolition Man [Ramp/PTN]


You can grab a copy via Records Are My Pillow alongside a healthy selection of Ramp releases plus material from all of its sub labels including PTN and Brainmath.

This is Ramp's own distribution site that sees the artists get all the money from the digital releases, not the case at your regular digital music store, and you really are supporting your favourite producers directly by legally buying their music straight from them. For other labels we suggest looking into Surus, which again aims to get as much of the money from music sales (vinyl and digital) to independent labels and artists.

Featuring HINGE FINGER

Incase you've been away, Hinge Finger is a new and promising label run by Joy Orbison and Will Bankhead. Hinge Fingers arrival on the scene was anything but conspicuous. Which is why our introducing feature on the label was so brief! One inspired mix from Orbison uploaded on to The Trilogy Tapes soundcloud last December was all we had to go on. Those of you that were paying attention during the mix's intro will remember that Orbison is always looking for 'that cutting edge music'. Bearing that in mind, the duo have struck gold with this first release. New-Yorker Madteo has delivered an outstanding ep on all fronts.

The EP is full of hazy, disorientating synths and vocal samples layered on top of fractured and fragmented basslines. A real masterclass in producing. You can preview and buy all four tracks here.

If this EP is up your street make sure you check out Madteo's previous output on Workshop and Meakusma Records. He really is a producer of the highest calibre.

With so much outstanding dance floor orientated bass music coming from UK labels at present it is good to see big names like Orbison pushing the slightly more cerebral end of the spectrum as well. Hopefully this first release is a sign of things to come from Hinge Finger.

Introducing BOXWORK

We're sure most of you have never heard of 22-year-old Londoner, Boxwork. However, after stumbling onto his Soundcloud recently we think that this year that is sure to change.



Influenced heavily by Jazz and Funk, Boxwork predominantly produced Hip-Hop up until last year. However, his attention was caught by artists like Ramadanman and Blawan which really shifted the focus to making some Bass driven dance music. Alongside the likes of South London Ordnance and Thefft, Boxwork is poised to join the ever expanding and rapidly diverse music scene in the UK.



With a debut release on the cards for sometime this year, Boxwork is definitely a producer you should follow.

Leeds Local #005: JAMES WELSH

The latest in our Leeds local series is no newcomer to the music scene, having already constructed a very popular previous project. This time though he's solo and using his everyday name, James Welsh.

Alongside his day job of working in a studio in Sheffield, James has turned his production skills to a stripped down, slowed down, version of House, sometimes even straying into the realms of Disco. Normally a grooved out bassline is prominent or an addictive vocal loop or perhaps a little nod to the past, perhaps even a touch of acid. Most importantly, all of it's tight and crisp. Here's a smooth Hip Hop little bootleg which he's made available for free.

Real Hip Hop (James Welsh's Landerneau Mix) - Das EFX

Recent news in the Welsh camp is that he's had an EP signed to Hypercolour's sister label Losing Suki. It's a four track release, straight up original productions. 'Integra' has been made available to download.

Integra - James Welsh



Enough of the chat, get this 70 minute mix on the download cos it's great...

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01. DJ Aakmael - Crack
02. Soulphiction - Freerotation 1
03. Delite/Steve Poindexter - Work It Wild (Paul Woolford Edit)
04. Marius Vareid - Netlop (Prins Thomas Bonus Edit)
05. DHS - House Of God (James Welsh Edit)
06. Clinton Houlker - Show A Little Love
07. Boddika - Boddikas House
08. Trickski - Wilderness (Souldphiction Re-Rub)
09. Boo Williams - Snare Tappin
10. Benjamin Brunn - I Took Her Out For A 707
11. Rene Breitbarth - Funky Chip
12. Pfirter & Grindvik - Untitled 1 (Skudge Remix)
13. James Welsh - Something Borrowed
14. Langenberg - Jalousie
15. James Welsh - Only
16. Skips - Give Me Yo Love
17. James Welsh - Nastro Azzuro

Get following James on Facebook and Soundcloud for future business.

Introducing VASE

The label might need introducing but the man behind VASE, namely one Jacques Greene, does not. With a great 2011 behind him, Greene is going out on his own with a new label and a new EP to launch it. His Concealer EP as well as having some new cuts from Greene himself, the EP also features collaborations with Koreless and fellow Canadian Ango.

Concealer EP - Jacques Greene [forthcoming VASE]


You can already pre-order the wax from RUBADUB and the full release is slated for the 30th of January.

Bwana - Over & Done EP

Leeds very own Bwana returns on Infinite Machine for his newest Over & Done EP which is out next week. This latest release sees three great brand new cuts from Bwana backed with three killer remixes from XI, Jack Dixon and Sibian & Faun.

Over & Done EP - Bwana [Infinite Machine]
Bwana - Over & Done EP 12"/Digital (IM007) by Bwana

The vinyl edition (which only has the XI remix included) is limited to 300 copies so make sure you grab yours pronto. You can grab the digital release from all the usual spots and both are available from Monday Jan 23rd.

Featuring TESSELA

Peverelist's highly regarded Punch Drunk label has released the details of its next release and it's a pretty rawkus affair. Having championed artists such as Andy Mac and Zhou in 2011, Tom Ford brings another up and coming producer to our attention in the form of Tessela.

Channel - Tessela [forthcoming Punch Drunk]


Both tracks jump out your speakers with an onslaught of heavy percussion and well-rounded sub bass. 'Channel' is the quicker of the two, and is built around different mutations of the same hook. 'D Jane', a little slower at 130bpm, is the one that cries out for a reload though. It's housey enough for you to feel the groove but still extremely intricate. Two absolutely heavyweight cuts.

D Jane - Tessela [forthcoming Punch Drunk]


Whilst we're on a Bristol tip, it is well worth checking out this RA film about the city, part of the Real Scenes series.



DRUNK027 will be released on 20th February 2012 on 12" vinyl and digital from Juno.

ESS Radio Show #014 - 23.11.2011

DOWNLOAD: ESS Radio Show #014 - Hush DJs



Mickey Moonlight - Love Pattern (Isolee Remix)
Ed Davenport - New Yorkshire (Club Dub)
Space Dimension Controller - Transatlantic Landing Bay
Auntie Flo - Oh My Days
Reggie Dokes - Walk In Deepness
Moodymanc - Sugar Hill
Maya Jane Coles - Beat Faster
Poxymusic - Warpaint feat. Gina Mitchell (Claude von Stroke Remix)
Martyn - For Lost Relatives
Kerri Chandler - Something Wrong
Big Bird - Flav
Scuba - Feel It
Hackman - Made Up My Mind
Kassem Mosse - Enoha
A Made Up Sound - Wire
Super Flu - Ueber (Skeet Remix)
Jon Convex - Falling Again
Roska - Feeline VIP
Diamond K & Al Ripken Jr - Hands In The Air (Bok Bok Remix)
Fis-T - Night Hunter
Blawan - Kaz
Shy One - Comfortable (T Williams Remix)
Samo Sound Boy - Taking It All
Bok Bok - Look (Dub)
Objekt - Unglued
S-X - Wooo Riddim
Kingdom - Fogs
Loefah - System
The Bug - Skeng (Autechre Remix)
Peverelist - Dance 'Til The Police Come
Jay Weed - Prism
Kahn - Tehran
Mella Dee - Only Got 8 Bar Left Mate (Grievous Angel Remix)
JME - Juju Riddim
Dark Sky - Neon
Blawan - Shader
Instra:mental - When I Dip
Joy Orbison - So Derobe

Machinedrum - SXLND

Here comes Machinedrum again with a killer EP inspired by classic Chicago and UK House called SXLND. Written last Summer, every track definitely has that deep, sun-soaked vibe to it and is some of Machinedrum's most dancefloor friendly material yet.

DDD - Machinedrum [forthcoming LuckyMe]


You can check out the rest of the EP here which is released today via LuckyMe digitally and on vinyl via all your usual music outlets.

Featuring OBJEKT

Hessle Audio release their first material since the wonderful 116 & Rising compilation in the form of two punishing cuts from Objekt (you might remember the introducing feature we did on him last year). If you saw any of the Hessle crew play out last year, chances are you went at least a little crazy when 'Cactus' rumbled through the club - check the clips out here. Vinyl & digital release is set for 6th February 2011.

Manchester people can catch Objekt, Randomer and Addison Groove at Selective Hearing on 4th February.

Introducing ARTIFACT

Bristol's Ryan Bonfield, aka Artifact, was a hotly tipped name in the bass music scene last year and 2012 sees him get his long overdue debut release via Deadplate Records this month.

Archaic Line EP - Artifact [forthcoming Deadplate Records]


Artifact's debut release does not disappoint and 'Archaic Line' cuts right to the chase with a funky, bass heavy dance-floor burner. The flip 'Deserted' is equally well crafted and really drives home how quality this debut release really is. To top it off there is a killer remix by Graphics of 'Archaic Line' which has been getting much love from Mary Anne Hobbs on XFM.

While we are talking about Mary Anne Hobbs, Artifact has a mix lined-up for her XFM show on January 21st that should not be missed. To follow up that he is playing with Mosca and Pangaea in Leeds at Square One on 3 February - make sure you add that one to your calendar.



Archaic Line EP is set for release on 23 January via Deadplate Records on wax (+ digital) and is available to pre-order here. Until then, in case you missed it, check out Artifact's excellent Sonic Router Mix from last year, featuring great dubs from some of our new favourite producers including Ziro and Thefft.

Boddika & Joy O - Swims

If you have been to any club in the UK or any dance festival across the planet this year you have heard "Swims" repeatedly. This Tronco Traxx sampling club banger is Boddika and Joy Orbison's first of a few forthcoming collaborations and is now finally getting a release on vinyl via Swamp81.

Swims - Boddika & Joy Orbison [forthcoming Swamp81]


Backed with a more chord driven 'Alt Mix' Swims is available for pre-order now and will get a full release later this month. Also, make sure you check out Boddika and Joy Orbison's other forthcoming tracks "Froth" and "Mercy" which are to be released sometime in the future.

Introducing JESPER RYOM

Jesper Ryom is a name you need to nail firmly in your memory. The output so far has been outstanding. He is one of those producers that immediately stands out, grabbing your attention with his enormous musical talent. This one’s available for free, that’s all for now.

Close – Jesper Ryom

Get on his Facebook and Soundcloud while we eagerly await more info and a HH mix.

Todd Terje - It's The Arps EP

In recent months this Norwegian super-producer, Todd Terje, has made a substantial come back after not releasing a new, original piece of music for over 5 years prior to his Ragysh EP which came out on Running Back in April last year. His new It's The Arps EP is forthcoming on fellow native label Smalltown Supersound. This release is somewhat special as it contains the spectacular track 'Inspector Norse' which has been gaining much hype around the internet.

To support this output, 'Swing Star (part 1)' has been given away for free and is available below. It's a superb piece of progressive, melodic, upbeat music which could fit somewhere in the House or Disco area, on a similar vibe, perhaps slightly less "clubby", to 'Inspector Norse' - as mentioned above.

Swing Star (part 1) - Todd Terje



It's The Arps EP is shipping from Juno on 9 January and will be available digitally from the 16th.