Introducing HANNE & LORE

Steffen Neuhaus and Stefan Helmke collaboratively produce a brand of unique, disco-flecked deep house under the Hanne & Lore alias.

Their latest release, 'Blah!' comes from their own label Heulsuse. The pair appear to have their eyes firmly set on warmer seasons - the dreamy vocals of the EP's title-track are accompanied by the funkiest of guitar loops, the kind of which wouldn't sound out of place on a Soundstream record. Despite the vibe being bright and sun-soaked, there's enough weight in the drum track to ensure that this one works as effectively in the basement as it does on the terrace.

Blah! - Hanne & Lore [HEULSUSE003]


Second in line is 'Be Good', which adopts a similar feel to the opening track whilst being more direct in its approach. The vocals here are more sultry, the bassline is more grizzled and the percussion far more conventional in structure. As before there's clear soul & disco influences but where 'Blah!' seemed pointed towards sunset, 'Be Good' is more concerned with after dark.

The EP is rounded off with a pair of remixes of the aforementioned track. The first treatment comes from Andhim, where the mood remains very much focussed on peak-time. The vocals are twisted and warped and the drums are glossed in darker coatings. Finishing proceedings is the second remix, this one from 7 Days Awake. The tempo's taken down a notch and the sleazy slap bass of the original version comes to the fore.

Blah! is available at Juno now.

Words by: Matt Woods

Featuring B.I.S. RECORDS

NYC radio show, Beats In Space, has been broadcasting weekly since 1999 and has since spawned club nights and a record label. Last summer the label expanded to include B.I.S. Records, an offshoot strictly for exclusive bootlegs and special edits, after radio show host and label boss Tim Sweeney took a trip to Italy. There he met DJ Steve, butcher by day and resident DJ at a local nighclub by night.

"This guy was the real deal. He was playing dubplates, vinyl, cassettes, and reel-to-reels. All special edits he had done over the years. I couldn't believe what I was hearing." - Tim Sweeney

Special Cuts #3 & #4 - DJ Steve [B.I.S. Records]

A handful of those edits and dubplates were recorded in NYC after DJ Steve appeared on the Beats In Space radio show and became the starting point for the Special Cuts series. The first 12" came out at the end of last summer and this month sees cuts #3 and #4 become available on very limited vinyl via Juno and Phonica.

PANORAMA BAR 05 - STEFFI

Following up from Nick Höppner's on-point delivery for the Panorama Bar mix series certainly isn't easy, but resident DJ and club favourite Steffi is more than qualified for the task at hand. The Dutch born DJ and producer is one of the clubs longest standing residents and she thoroughly understands the genetic build of the club's hard-to-define music policy.

Steffi's concept for the mix was to ask some of her favourite artists for exclusive material, thereby keeping the mix as contemporary as possible. She ended up receiving unreleased material from Fred P, Dexter, Juju and Jordash, and Big Strick. To compliment the exclusive material, she has also included one of her own unreleased productions. Steffi has always been a selector who doesn't settle for anything less than the best records she can find and this mix is no exception.

Doze - Endian [Electric Minds]


The mix begins slowly with a deep melancholic vibe throughout the first five selections and crescendos nicely with Fred P's ethereal cut 'Project 05'. Things take on a more urgent tone with Naoki Shinohara's 'Timeless' as we move from here to the next phase of the mix. Juju and Jordash provide the exclusive track 'A Stab in the Dark', which sits before a series of eclectic and disco infused selections, breaking up the mix nicely. The mix enters its final phase with Steffi's exclusive 'DB011' and really hits its stride, concluding with 'Latency' by Obsolete Music Technology as well as 'Juan Two Five' by Trevino.

This compilation provides a great impression of what Panorama Bar is all about. For those that have been, it's easy to envision people dancing around the small booth suspended by chains while the morning light seeps in through the shuttered stain glass windows as the mix draws to a close. In fact, the only thing about this mix that isn't like a night in the club is that at just over an hour it provides only a brief glimpse of the experience.

Timeless - Naoki Shinohara [Metrolux]


01. Palisade - 18:30
02. Endian - Doze
03. Big Strick - Hayday
04. Chris Mitchell - Lonely Nights
05. BLM - The Nest
06. Fred P - Project 05
07. Naoki Shinohara - Timeless
08. Juju & Jordash - A Stab In The Dark
09. John Barera & Will Martin - Reality
10. DJ Fett Burger - Disco Tre
11. Juergen Junker - Post Reunion
12. Steffi - DB011
13. Dexter - Jawada
14. DJ Skull - Don't Stop The Beat
15. Obsolete Music Technology - Latency
16. Trevino - Juan Two Five

Ostgun Ton will release Panorama Bar 05 on May 13th, preceding it with a rather special Klubnacht release party at the end of this month.

LEEDS: A Love From Outer Space, 16.11.2012

New Leeds-based promoters Clandestino will present a special showcase in the intimate surroundings of Holbeck Underground Ballroom on Friday 16th November. Playing all night long will be the two men behind A Love From Outer Space, Andrew Weatherall and Sean Johnston. A self-proclaimed 'oasis of slow in a world of increasing velocity', this night is set to be rather special. (If a trip to Leeds isn't feasible, check out the December event at Corsica Studios where the wonderful Legowelt will make an appearance in Room 2).

TB2, Bristol, 04.02.2012 - Andrew Weatherall & Sean Johnston


Click the flyer above for the Facebook event then head here to pick your tickets.

HH MIX #035 - BASIC SOUL UNIT

It is a pleasure to have Toronto-based Basic Soul Unit provide us with the next mix in our exclusive series.

For almost 10 years now he has released a solid stream of quality music on some great labels, including Ostgut Ton, Other Heights and Creme Organization. His most recent release really helped cement the high calibre of material that he has been producing with two stunning tracks for Boddika's NonPlus imprint.

Black Ice - Basic Soul Unit [Midnight Shift]


Born in Hong Kong and growing up in Canada, BSU was immersed in a diverse multi-cultural city which was heavily influenced musically by Europe, NYC, Detroit and Chicago in the late '80s and early '90s. This wide spectrum of sounds is represented well here in the mix which, after a little atmospheric palette cleanser, kicks off with some deep disco vibes and slowly progresses through to deep house and techno.

HH MIX #035 - Basic Soul Unit [download]


01. Imugem Orihasam - Grey Level Version [New Kanada]
02. Pleasure - Ghettos Of The Mind [Fantasy]
03. Stargaze - You Can't Have It [TNT Unlimited Inc.]
04. Buari - Advice From Father [RCA]
05. Joe - MB [Hemlock]
06. Theo Parrish - I Can Take It (feat. Dwele) [Sound Signature]
07. Aybee - No Fiction [Deepblak]
08. Barker & Baumecker - Schlang Bang [Ostgut Ton]
09. STL - Your Turn [Smallville]
10. Gingy & Bordello - Body Acid (KiNK remix) [Turbo]
11. Funkinevil - Night [Wild Oats]
12. Jonas Kopp - Green Fingers [Deeply Rooted House]
13. Skudge - Vessel [Nonplus+]
14. Ken Kojima - Armando [Chiwax]
15. Mutabaraka - Poem (Irfan & Simbad mix) [unreleased]

Stay up to date on Soundcloud and Facebook.

Nina Simone x David Marston

This remix by the unknown David Marston, is fantastic. Possibly even better the Nicolas Jaar edit? And Hrdvsion's? We look forward to what's to come from this producer.

Feeling Good (David Marston's New Day Remix) - Nina Simone

Keep up to date on his Soundcloud.

HH MIX #030 - EJECA

The name EJECA first appeared on our radar late last year after a couple solid EPs on HellZone Records, since then the Irishman has had a torrent of releases, predominantly in the form of remix commissions and compilation contributions. However, heads really started turning after his addition to the vinyl only Tusk Wax series in May. Around the same time BICEP ended their outstanding Boiler Room set with 'You', the duo's collaboration track with EJECA forthcoming on an EP out on Aus Music next week. As the relatively new producer heads towards a surge in popularity, we thought we'd delve a little deeper into the world of EJECA. Here are a few questions and a mix for your listening pleasure.

You - BICEP & EJECA [forthcoming Aus Music]


When did you start producing and what were your main influences as you were growing up?

When I was about 10/11. I got a DJX Keyboard, it was so much fun , actually learn't a lot of it. Had a wee sampler on it and all. I used Cubase with it but got too confused (I still do) then went on to Fruity Loops.

Your output as Ejeca so far has been somewhere in the house/disco domain, have you ever, or would you ever, consider producing any other styles of music?

Haha, I've produced quite a varied amount of genres. Trance, Drum and Bass, Dubstep, IDM, Techno, House, Garage. I guess I get bored quite easily, but in my opinion you can learn a lot producing a new genre for a while, even if it's miles off the standard. I always like making more 'concept' type music, I've actually made a lot of albums of stuff with IDM and minimal type sounds that not very many people have heard.

Can you talk us through your approach to producing? What does your setup consist of?

A PC, Ableton and a midi keyboard. That's what it has been since I was about 10. I look at computer music magazines like porno mags, wishing I had 1k to blow on a hardware synth but i don't. In Ableton I would start in the loop mode just chopping and changing vsts and samples until I have about 5 tracks (drum, bass, synth, pad, vocals) that go well. In my opinion if you have a good 4 bar loop that has been playing for an hour and it doesn't annoy you you're probably on to a winner. As I've always produced on my own I've had to do my own A&R, in my opinion this is key as if your don't really like it then chances are others will be the same. Another tip is don't produce when drunk, 99% of the time it's pish(ed).

I Got What You Want (EJECA Remix) - Jet Project [Extended Play]


Over the last year you have worked on a lot of remixes, is putting your own stamp on someone elses track something that you enjoy doing? How does it contrast with making your own original productions?

I enjoy remixing, really see it as a challenge. Compared to making my own stuff at least i know someone else will hear it so I put full effort into it. Usually I will listen to the original and try to see what I can fundamentally change which will add to it - that could be adding alot of swing into a straight/quantised track etc.

Tusk Wax 5 was a vinyl only release, whereas all of your previous output was only available digitally. What style of djing do you favour and where do you stand on the analogue vs digital debate?

I had 1210s when I was 11, then bought CD decks too when I was about 15, then sold the lot when I was at uni/skint. I now DJ off a Traktor S2, and I think it's great. As I've sort of used everything I would say do whatever you want. I just love the idea of playing a track out that I made 2 hours before, if I was using vinyl I would have to wait 6 months for test plates before i could play it. I really see no difference between timecode, CD decks and controllers, they are all just controlling binary data. I agree there is a nice natural sub bass off vinyl records, but this is no match for the on the fly nature of Traktor and controller where you can drop in new loops, edit, samples, tracks and pre-program your own effects.

Your collaborations with Bicep have been very well received, do you see yourselves working together again in the future?

Yes, we all love 90s house and garage so I can see us making more end of night rave hits, probably 2013 as we are both busy enough with our own stuff.

Finally, can you let us know of any upcoming projects or releases that we may not be aware of yet?

I'm quite busy getting stuff arranged for various labels; Extended Play, House of Disco, Saints & Sonnets, Needwant and Kolour. Keep posted on my Soundcloud and Facebook.

Thanks for your time.

Make sure you download this mix below which features EJECA's very own unreleased version of 'You'.

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01. You (EJECA's Piano Version) - BICEP & EJECA [unreleased]
02. Absolute Drop - Spirit Catcher [Z Records]
03. Planet Patrol - Chris Carrier [OFF Recordings]
04. Ghetto Kraviz (Amine Edge Edit) - Nina Kraviz [Rekids]
05. Think It Over - DJ Steaw [Local Talk]
06. Reference One - 25 Places [Liebe Detail]
07. Home By Six - Nils Nuernberg, Florian Kruse, Karina Junker [Liebe Detail]
08. Twerk - DJ Funk & Zombie Disco Squad [Made To Play]
09. Fuzzy Border - Jay Shepheard [Lo:Rise]
10. Eva Mendes - Mosca [Hypercolour]
11. Dreamer - Livin' Joy [MCA Records]

As an added bonus we've re-hosted some recent free giveaways...

Wish - EJECA

Use The Body - EJECA

Twilight - EJECA

You/Don't EP is available via Juno and other outlets from Monday 16 July.

Featuring INSTRUMENTS OF RAPTURE

After three years of top quality disco fuelled output Graeme Clark (AKA The Revenge) has decided to say farewell to his label Instruments Of Rapture. The silver lining to this disappointing news is that we have one final 3xLP to look forward to, featuring tracks and remixes from label regulars as well as a couple of new faces. The LP is everything we have come to expect from IOR and is the perfect send off for the brief yet highly lauded series. The full track list and clips for the LP are below.

OOFT - "Make You Mine"
Craig Bratley - "Birdshell" (The Revenge bonus dub)
Gazeebo - "Last Night"
Deep Space Orchestra - "Mirage"
Tornado Wallace - "Rainbow Road" (Lewie's Bowser Castle remix)
6th Borough Project - "Home Alone"
Cronk Family Enterprises - "Put It On" (dub)
Daniel Solar - "Stingray"
Mirage (RIBN remix)



You'll be able to pick up the release now from Juno.

Summer's here...!

The sun rarely makes an appearance in England, when it does, we all like to think it's here to stay. Here's a few tracks to make sure are on your iPods for that next time you head to the park with beers and speakers in hand.

Try Again - Loki Laredo [forthcoming Assembly Point]


All That - Loki Laredo [buy at Juno Download]

Hafflinger - Lauer [buy at Juno Download]

Hypnotized (B-Team Remix) - Eddie Matos [buy at Juno Download]

Those aren't free downloads so here a few that are. Perhaps a couple are a touch on the girly vibe but, if you're chilling with girls, there's no harm in that.

2nite (Late Nite Tuff Guy Re-Edit) - Narada Michael Walden

What's Love Got To Do (Zimmer Rework) - Tina Turner

Got Somebody - Moon Boots

Let Me Love You - Andi de Luxe

Introducing EJECA

We've been meaning to get this post up about EJECA since hearing the unmistakable 'Tetra' which takes Mary J Blige's anthem 'Family Affair' and turns it into perfect 120 ammunition. This track features alongside 'X Girl' and 'Pushed' on a vinyl only EP released by Tusk Wax which apparently came out on 16 April (according to Juno and is now out of stock!) however it is still forthcoming at Picadilly and Chemical.

Tetra - EJECA [Tusk Wax]


We were reminded of this release by the Bicep remix of 'Pushed' which is causing a stir across the world wide web at present...

Pushed (Bicep Remix) - EJECA [Tusk Wax]


We picked this up off his Soundcloud a while ago and it looks like it's not there anymore so we've re-upped it for your listening pleasure. It could do with a bit more variation overall but will work well in a mix or in the club.

Dropped - EJECA

We look forward to the Bicep vs EJECA material forthcoming on Aus Music sometime soon.

Various Artists - Vibe 2 [Future Times]

There has been both a proliferation of smaller start-up labels, especially in America, that are helping to fuel the revival of the 80's boogie sound and elements of classic house. Headquartered in the nation's capital, Future Times is a prime example; with a small group of internal artists releasing music under a variety of aliases (Beautiful Swimmers, Protect-U, Maximillion Dunbar, Rhythm Based Lovers) and gaining attention from across the disco-house sphere. Their music is a grab bag of disparate influences, and it can be easily heard in the wide-ranging Vibe 2 compilation, released in September 2011.

All 4 sides of the album offer completely different tracks each time, with little flow if listened to in order. Starting off with a scattered uneasy cut-up house jam from L.I.E.S. and Maximiilion Dunbar, we are assaulted with Tom Noble's 'Malaco', a slice of blown out analogue fuzz that sounds as if it were beamed from some Brooklyn basement in 1987. Alexis Le-Tan gives us some serious workout funk with 'Marathon Man', almost steel in its harsh drum grooves and military chant. On the other vinyl, Juju and Jordash's 'Musketache' is a lost brother of I:Cube's 'Falling'; both leisurely moving through a heavy synth space with 707's providing a background of low-slung beats. The always reliable Hunee gives us a good solid piece that is reminiscent of the previous 'Marathon Man' in its 909 and heavy breathing, but this track is more seductive in its approach.

Most of the pieces are moderate in tempo, but there are a few slower cuts on the compilation as well; Confused House delivers a DJ-tool esque drum machine jam, Steve Summers makes a contemplative synth piece more suited for home listening, and Swimmers & Gang gives us another 80's boogie edit to add to the slew of them (although it's still pretty fine). The star piece, however, goes to 'Volatile Memory', an ethereal work by Steve Moore with a drum loop hidden under layers of almost classical synth and distant choral accompaniment, with a lone high synth line rising up out of the ether in the latter half.

Overall, Vibe 2 is an excellent compilation from one of the better new American labels, and is a must-have for anyone who likes variation in their house/disco/whatever.

Vibe 2 is available to purchase on vinyl via Discogs or digitally at Juno Download.

Words by Jason Rule

Pelski's House & Disco Fix #1

Good friend Pelski has dropped a new mix which is well worth a listen. Download is available via the Soundcloud.



01. Mat Chiavaroli - War Outside
02. Dave Allison - Soda Poppin'
03. Psychemagik - Feelin' Love
04. Bryan Ferry - Alphaville (Todd Terje Remix)
05. Icasol feat. Capitol A - Givin It Up (Dub Version)
06. Claptone - Cream
07. Missing Linkx - Full Swing
08. Vincenzo - 106 Downtown (Genius Of Time remix)
09. Megadon Betamax - Don't Ask
10. Soho808 feat. Lydia Caesar - Turning Slow
11. Manuel Tur feat. Holly Backler - Most Of This Moment (Isolée Remix)
12. The Francis Inferno Orchestra - I Need It (Fantastic Man's Electric Boogaloo Remix)
13. Weekend Express - Going to Chicago
14. Sly Mongoose - Snakes And Ladder (Rub N Tug Remix)
15. Nicholas - Holdin' On
16. Omar S - Day (Long Mix)
17. Soulphiction feat. Missing Linkx - Who To Call

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.

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.

5000 Followers LP

What a way to enter 2012! We're super pleased to announce that we've hit a massive (for us) 5000 'likes' on Facebook. Thank you to each and every one of you, your support is what keeps us going!

After the success of the last compilation we've collated another selection of tracks for this special occasion. This LP is made up of tracks, which have previously been given away for free, and we've been meaning to post, but are yet to find their way onto the blog. Some of them new, some old. Enjoy...

DOWNLOAD: HH 5000 Followers LP 2012

01. Tsim Sha Tsui - Jack Steadman
02. 1000 Kisses - EJECA
03. Rock My Dub - Lukas
04. Russian Girlfriends - Perseus
05. Papa Was A Rolling Stone (Hesseltime & Benyayer Edit)
06. Changes (Lukas Remix) - Crazy P
07. Into The Night (Nicolas Jaar Remix) - Azari & III
08. Winter Madness - Debonair
09. Pearl (Chaos In The CBD Remix) - Manare
10. Rope Mirage - Lulu James
11. Night Time (Synkro Remix) - The xx
12. Something Missing - Frenic
13. Reckoner (Leftside Wobble Off-World Excursion) - Radiohead

12 months ago we were adamant that 2011 was going to be big one, unfortunately this wasn't really the case. However, 2012, we're hoping will be. We already have a couple of events planned for Leeds + more tees and jumpers etc - more news on that to come. Stick with us cos we're only just getting started.

Cottam - Deep Deep Down EP

Cottam has described his most recent genre-foray as “sub-aquatic acid house”, a direction evident in his two most recent remixes for Morning Factory [20:20Vision] and Pattern Select [Delusions of Grandeur], as well as his 10-minute epic 'Sunrise Sunset EP'. Indeed, his latest offering definitely lacks the disco chug of some of his previous efforts, notably his fourth and second release. That is not to say, however, that it falls short in many or any other departments- least of all depth. For those who want the floor-filling Cottam of old back, fear not- just expect the floors to be full of slightly more serious folk.

The intro of A-side ‘Deep Deep Down' is full of ominously contrasting bass-synth and cowbell. The floating and haunting melody builds before being rudely awakened by a soaring saxophone. It all kicks off mid-way through the fourth minute as the snare gets involved. I hope you brought your flippers... this is about as sub-aquatic as it gets.

Deep Deep Down - Cottam [Aus]


The B-side, ‘Twang’, has a gloriously menacing bass riff that combines to tribal effect with the hi-hats. Chicago vocals are a nice touch and the sudden changes in intensity, despite the absence of a decisive snare throughout, are very effective. It's a tough call between two very nice tracks.

Twang - Cottam [Aus]


This releases is available on vinyl from Juno and digital exclusively on Beatport for the time being.

HUSH THE FUCK UP (vol VI)

In April 2009 we dropped the first in this series, 35000 downloads later we're at volume 6. This time we've switched things up a little but not with the style of the mix, as usual, there's an eclectic range of different beats. Some gentle, some a little heavier, but hopefully you'll agree, all are a pleasure on the ears, whether it's in your lounge, kitchen, bedroom, on the road or in the club. Spread the love, tell your friends, burn CDs etc. Most of all, enjoy.

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01. Deep in the Three - Thyladomid & Adriatique
02. Over You feat. Tina Geru - Lee Brinx, Tina Geru
03. The Basement - Basic Audio
04. Sugarhill - Moodymanc
05. Lights Out, Words Gone (Dark Sky Remix) - Bombay Bicycle Club
06. Orange Jack - Mosca
07. Entrance Song - Eats Everything
08. Around (Solomun Vox Remix) - Noir & Haze
09. Who Made Up The Rules (Josh Wink Remix) - Agaric
10. Birthday Song - Chaos in the CBD
11. Pyramid - Boddika
12. You're Mine - Bunte Bummler
13. Dfrnt Morals (Clockwork Remix) - Brigante, Ali Love, Luca C
14. L.O.V.E - Motor City Drum Ensemble
15. Hey Baby - Oliver Klein
16. M.u.s.i.c. (Diggin Da Vinyl Mix) - Aki Bergen
17. Far Nearer (Foamo Edit) - Jamie XX
18. Never - Scuba
19. Fall Away From Love - Danny Daze
20. A Meaning - Braille
21. Is This Something - Coat Of Arms
22. Groover - Macromism
23. City Life Feat. Cari Golden (Maceo Plex Remix) - DJ T
24. Wray 'n Neph - Mosca
25. Treibsand - Stephan Bodzin
26. Swims - Boddika & Joy O
27. Vulkan Alarm! (Proxy Remix) - ZZT
28. What You Do With What You Have - Blawan


Keep up with Hush DJs movements on our Soundcloud or Twitter and Facebook. Booking enquiries through the email please.

Scuba - Adrenalin EP

The latest EP from the man known to his mother as Paul Rose marks the latest in an ever-evolving succession of stylistic manoeuvres that have seen the Hotflush godfather effortlessly glide along the perimeter of the hardcore continuum. From his heady, sub-heavy early output (A Mutual Antipathy [2008]) to the slightly more percussive, UK funky-influenced moodiness of his sophomore opus (last year's highly-lauded Triangulation) via chunky teutonic techno excursions under the SCB alias, as well as the hands-in-the-air house with his Loss EP on Will Saul's Aus Music imprint - it's clear he's a man of many names and even more talents. Let's not forget the brash, belligerent 'Dance 4 Me' as Spectr on RKS.

For the Adrenalin EP he chooses to return to the aquatic guise under which he made his name (or one of them, anyway) although those expecting a similar return to the days of yore in terms of musical content may find themselves somewhat surprised. Scuba goes back alright. Way back. Before dubstep, before garage, maybe even before house. What you're listening to is pop music, plain and simple. And I for one am certainly not complaining.

The title track opens with the gentle pitter of vinyl crackle and pounding 707 kicks (okay, so maybe it's house music actually) as Rose gently lifts the filter on a myriad of vocal snatches. By the time that analog bassline surfaces we're firmly into fist-pumping territory. MDMA-drenched strings slowly rise along with a faceless diva's utterance of, what at least sounds like, “adrenaline”, leading to the mother of all breakdowns. That ubiquitous bassline returns after the drop, sounding a little underwhelming given the previous fanfare, but brilliant all the same.

Second cut 'Everywhere' is definitely the most pop-conscious of the three – synth stabs straight out of the GTA: Vice City soundtrack and a seriously jacking bassline joining with yet more uplifting vocals, saying things like “come on feel it” and “feel the power” - cheesy but in a good way. 'Never' is my personal favourite of the three, combining the 80s aesthetic of 'Everywhere' with the euphoria of the title track, especially around the 2-minute mark as the ferocious breakbeat meets the heart-rending string sequence. The aggregation of dancefloor potency and emotion in this particular track points to the likes of Art of Noise or New Order circa Technique.

Adrenalin EP Preview - Scuba [Hotflush]


It almost seems that having properly settled into his new home of Berlin, Paul Rose has stopped spending so much time in the big frightening downstairs room of that former Kreuzberg power station and perhaps decided to take a trip upstairs. And stayed there until Sunday afternoon when the shutters are up and the sun is shining. And then went home and wrote an EP based on this experience.

The Adrenalin EP is released via Hotflush on Monday 26 September 2011 - buy it at Juno.

Help me take away my sorrow...

It's now time for something which might have been missing at HH before, a few easy listening disco-tinged edits which hopefully the majority haven't unearthed previously. These have been hanging in the iTunes waiting for the right time to arise. Last night was our first night back in Leeds which ended with a very enjoyable 2 hour set in the top room of Stinky's Peephouse but it now feels like a Saturday, the sleep pattern is already ruined and the dark grey blanket across the sky is somewhat depressing. That all sounds very negative, the plus side is that these tracks have been helping get the mood sorted.

I Need Dollar (KRL GBPmix) - Aloe Blacc

Even After All (Guilt Trip Edit) - Finley Quaye

Open For Service (Hot Toddy Remix) - Crazy P

Summersun (Cadillac Remix) - Miami Horror

Perhaps there's beauty in the darkness.

Wolf + Lamb & Soul Clap Greatest Tour Hits Mix

Having just returned from their travels aimed to support the immense release compiled by the two duos, Wolf+Lamb & Soul Clap (out on !K7 Records) it has emerged that they've put together a very special mix with all their favourite tunes from the tour. This is definitely one to have on your iPod.

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