Drones Club - Soul of a Spaceman

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Featuring JOEY ANDERSON

Hush House favourite Joey Anderson has steadily been making a name for himself over the past few years. His style of house verges into the realm of the avant-garde, and sometimes defies categorisation entirely. He's also done some exceptional mixes as a DJ, including a special one for us, which predates both his RA and XLR8R efforts.

HH MIX #041 - Joey Anderson [download]

It's with great pleasure that we get to introduce his first solo LP, entitled 'After Forever'. Upon full listening, some people may find that the album is less accessible than your typical dance LP, but that's what makes it standout in a market saturated with disposable releases.

For example, the ethereal synth washes and gurgling lines of the track 'Space Colors Ideas' sound as though they might have kinship with artists on labels like Editions Mego or Warp. The track is entirely beatless, and shows just how far the artist is willing to push his sound left of centre. Again, 'Maidens Response' combines the sonic aesthetic of experimental music, with that of traditional house music. Sparse use of snare drums accounts for an extremely murky and cerebral sound, breaking down the mould and solidifying Anderson's sound.

In all of Joey's work subtlety is key, but in this album in particular, he demonstrates that philosophy to great effect. 'Brass Chest Plate' begins life as little more than a fast kick drum, hats and a drony bassline. But soon the track builds piece-by-piece and unfurls into a dancing sonic array of delayed kit sounds and almost trance-like detuned synth arpeggios.

Be sure to give the album a few listens, as it will take time for some to adapt to Joey's idiosyncratic sound. But without a doubt, this will be an album remembered to have captured the zeitgeist of contemporary house music in 2014.

After Forever LP - Joey Anderson [Dekmantel]


Pre-order [DKMNTL017] at Rush Hour.

Words by: Ethan Becker

Featuring LEON VYNEHALL

Leon Vynehall nods to his past and looks to the future with his debut LP on 3024, 'Music For The Uninvited'. Vynehall has ridden a wave of vinyl resurgence and musical nostalgia, so it's only fitting that, having recorded these tracks to cassette, he notes his journey to school in his mum’s car as the main inspiration for the record.

"I grew up with tapes. I was introduced to recorded music through that medium, listening to mixed hip hop, funk and electro tapes, Janet Jackson albums, Style Council and Stiff Little Fingers. It was quite varied."

Variation is what Leon specialises in, whether he's working solo or on darker collaborations with A1 Baseline as Laszlo Dancehall. These previous efforts have for the most part been club-orientated, but this extended piece of work sees Leon striving to move in another direction. The opening track, 'Inside the Deku Tree' acts as a prologue to the collection and features a bassless, string ensemble. The strings and background static from the cassette intertwine throughout the record and act as intervals for the different acts.



'Goodthing', a more typical Vynehall track, follows a similar structure to the likes of 'Brother' and 'Mauve', with harsh cymbals and a sharp vocal sample. Although elements from previous tracks return throughout the record, no two tracks are the same. It's almost as if each song is a different thought, idea or memory.

The reflective and more relaxed track 'Be Brave, Clench Fists', and in the second half, 'Christ Air' and 'St. Sinclair', all build on Leon's ability to create abundant warmth in his soundscape,s taking a step out of the club to experiment with more atmospheric production. Even so, our highlight of the record comes on the C-side, where 'It's Just (House Of Dupree)' really cements Leon as a solid house producer. All in all, a fantastic and innovative collection of music and a great addition to Vynehall's unblemished discography.

[3024-024] will land as a double 12" on 17th March 2014 via Juno.

Words by: Stephen Daniels

Featuring FALTYDL

After impressive releases on Rush Hour, Planet Mu, 50 Weapons and Swamp81 over the last few years Drew Lustman, aka FaltyDL, returns to Ninja Tune with a pair of new tracks.

Danger is the follow up to last year's 'Hardcourage' 12" (not to be confused with his LP of the same name), again coming in the '93 era sleeve. Although it explores different territory it feels like a natural progression, really delving back into the roots of today's music scene as a whole. 'Danger' is definitely anchored in early breaks and jungle and feels like LTJ Bukem with a garage shuffle. On the flip 'King Brute featuring Shanghai Den' explores FaltyDL's more experimental side, a definite towards the work of Drexciya if you ask us.

[ZEN10377] is available now via Juno.

Introducing WHILK & MISKY

New production duo out of London with a live show coming soon. We're predicting big things after hearing their new one.

Darklands - Whilk & Misky [download]


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Featuring MR BEATNICK

Massive remix from Mr Beatnick due out 20 May 2013 - order it here.

Pyramid (Mr Beatnick Remix) - Photek [Photek Productions]


Also check his 'Savannah EP' on Don't Be Afraid for some perfect summer lazing material.

Walking contradiction...

The combination of Superpitcher and Rebolledo was always destined for great things but perhaps not many anticipated 2012 to be such the big year when the duo formed back in 2009. 'Time' off the Girlcatcher release will no doubt make it into every decent end of year tracklist, possibly even top 10 - and their debut album We Are Really Sorry may follow suit in the off-kilter electronica album charts. Anyway, more importantly, last Monday, Parisian record label I'm A Cliche released a new EP from Bot'Ox entitled Basement Love. On said EP lies this 12 minute long growler and it's been made available to download for free. Tuck in.

Basement Love (Pachanga Boys Remix) - Bot'Ox

HH MIX #039 - ARNALDO

For the 39th edition in our mix series, we present arnaldo. We also had a pretty extensive chat - enjoy.

Who exactly are you and what do you do for a living?

I’m William Smith. I'm Argentine born but was raised in Norfolk. I cut my teeth in Manchester and currently reside in London. Norfolk is a great place to grow and to die, but in between you need to make a tree and split.

In Manchester I worked for several years at Eastern Bloc Records (established 1985). I learnt and bought a lot working there.

I’ve been in London for around a year, and I work for a music consultancy company who compile playlists and music systems for venues ranging from bars, restaurants, cinemas, shops, blah blah blah. I also play for a few bars weekly. It’s great as it gives me two clear days off in the week to write and listen to music... I can’t write music at night so it works a treat for me. I also sacrifice most weekends so I’m that guy commenting from the bedroom on Facebook!

You mention DJing in bars... do you take requests?

Haha. I am known as a bit of a… hmm how to make this sound like I’m not one? I’m a bit of twat about it to be honest. I have been doing it for many years and have studied people’s habits quite closely... mating rituals too (not that I’m a peeping Tom or anything).

I have found the best response is a flat “no”, as if you budge a little they will ride you all night thinking you’re their “mate” or “bruv” if you’re down here in the south.

It’s not that I’m that arrogant twat who thinks he’s so cool… I’m in fact that quiet guy who does not want to talk to you whilst DJing. I always get people telling me to “cheer up” – my relaxed face must look grumpy to some.

Best example is when someone requests, you say “no” and go back to mixing, then a few moments later you turn and they are still there! I’ll say “yes?” and they’ll say “You’re so rude!” and it’s like “How so? You asked a question and I replied”... it’s not like we’re gonna grab a drink and talk about the gross national debt or how expensive the drinks are in here... or are we? Maybe I’m the bad person…

Tell us a bit about your production set-up. Cracked copy of Ableton and a few VSTs, right?

Ha… I have Ableton 8, I think, and it’s definitely not for me... I just can’t seem to get on with it. When I tried to make something that didn’t just use samples and “clips” I just came up with stuff that sounded like everyone else... I’m kidding, some of my most respected peers use it and it boggles me what they can do with it... I just can’t! I’m that guy that has to get someone else just to warp something for me haha.

My workhouse is Logic, I’ve used it from the start and find that it’s very quick and has a great ‘width’ of sound… you can really place sounds well in the stereo field. Obviously its width is nothing in comparison to using a desk and having separate outs running from a drum machine... then it gets WIDE!

I guess that leads us on to the tidbits I use out side ‘the box’. I have my boom machine (808) and my thunderclap machine (909), both made by Roland in the 80s, in addition to a 606. I’d really like a CR-78 too, one day. I also use an MPC and a filter bank (not a Sherman though).

Unfortunately synths are something I lack, but I’ve borrowed a few in the past and got some great samples, so that should keep me busy until the modular arrives, ha. I also do a lot of field recording with my DAT recorder and microphone.

I think that all aspects should be considered in this day and age - including Ableton. I personally think that you should try and use analog stuff if you can but then utilise the positive aspects of a DAW for processing. What I’ve done from the beginning is to get something raw and then get it screaming yourself… not just use a pre-made sample pack.

In the 90s the production process was often a lot more rough and ready and obviously equipment was limited... I have an early DJ Spen record (“Back When”) which phases quite badly… VIBES!

It phases?

What I mean is, his samples are so rough and ill cut… possibly he may even have two records mixing together. Phasing is when you have two identical sounds and they cancel each other out.

Love the record though. I just want people to understand my viewpoint, I’m not an “anti-sampling” kinda guy (most of my favourite records are sampled to fuck) - it’s just the way I go about things personally. Just try and do the work yourself and learn the techniques.

How did the hook-up with Smallville come about?

Ah it’s actually really funny, it was a fate thing.

Oh yeah?

I played with Julius (Steinhoff, one half of Smallpeople) and Lawrence at meandyou. in Manchester a few years ago. Then maybe two or so years later I was selling a record on Discogs and noticed the guy buying it was called “Julius Steinhoff” then checked the postal address and noticed it was the address of the Smallville shop in Hamburg!

I messaged him saying “Hi, I played with you at meandyou.” or whatever and then thought fuck it and copied and pasted my Soundcloud URL at the bottom of one of the messages. It was a punt but it paid off!

I should mention Greta Cottage Workshop too. I sent Matt, the label owner, a track after I bought his Mudkid record, which I really like.

I’m really bad at deciding on what to send and who to send to. I’m not one of those types to go around sending my music to 50-odd different labels – my music is too precious to be mass-sent like that.

"I don't make music for the masses, I make music for the small majority that listens" as the great Kenny Dixon Jr. once said.

Haha good words... similar to the slogan for Hendricks gin – “Loved by a select few”.

A lot of my stuff is just me trying to make things work and experimenting, especially as I’m not a trained musician - just a guy learning, and trying things out, more importantly.

Trial and error eh?

Yeah but I go down the error route for quite some way more often than not. I’d prefer to use the term ‘experimentation’, as ‘error’ means different things to different people.

It's all just subjective I suppose.

Ha, indeed. I’m not too fussed with what other folks think.

Best way to be. We loved your set at the Smallville night at Berlin's Loftus Hall in October. How did you find the experience?

HOT. As in degrees, I don’t mean that in a ‘Seth Troxler’ kind way.

Was a bit of a sweatbox in that place wasn't it?

Yeah. You know it’s 'close' when you have to wipe your hands just to be able to get traction on the records. Plus I had to take my hat off!

But the party was magnificent. I’m starting to really enjoy playing with Dan (Juniper) and Just and Julius (Smallpeople). Great people and great jocks.

Loftus Hall, Berlin 27.10.12 - arnaldo


How does playing in Berlin differ from a regular gig?

Germany in general is a great place to place to play I think, crowds always seem so appreciative. I’ve not really played many different countries so I can’t really give too much of an answer.

That was going to be my next question actually... so I take it that wasn't the first overseas gig you've played?

No, I’ve played in Germany a couple of times before. First at Tape in Berlin for a meandyou. party, then I played for a friend’s night at Morlox in Berlin and of course the release party for Smallville030 at Ego in Hamburg.

We Met In Manchester - Juniper / arnaldo [Smallville]

You mentioned meandyou. a couple of times. They've made some great bookings over the years. Are you still a resident for them?

Yes meandyou. have some magnificent guests. Yes I am still a resident but due to my other commitments it’s hard for me to take time off... with Dan (Juniper) and Pete (Joy Orbison) looking after things it’s all cool. Hopefully I should be able to make an appearance early next year.

I'm sure they're in good hands with those boys at the reins. Do you have a favourite DJ? Or one you particularly respect/admire?

Mark Turner. Basically I would love to put on a night and have Gerd Janson first followed by Mark. That there would be an interesting night with of A LOT of dancing. Weird as I have only heard him once but amongst others he played “Can U Dance” by Kenny ‘Jammin’ Jason, one of my favourite 80s house tracks. Yeah it’s a little cheesy, but it has a hook big enough to catch a whale.

Is this the Mark Turner that was a resident at The Orbit?

Yes he was but that wasn’t all he did... he sold records to the best in Eastern Bloc and also embarrassed most of the 'best' when it came to mixing records. If you get a chance to hear him in Leeds you need to go.

Quite the endorsement, I'll have to keep my eyes peeled. What's in the pipeline for Arnaldo? Any upcoming releases or gigs you'd like to plug?

Gig-wise I’m playing this pervert party called Arthouse or something (or is it bath house?) but that’s not until March 2013. That’s at the Deaf Institute in Manchester. It’ll be three people’s birthdays (including mine) that night so should be a great party. Also I need to do a podcast for them, been a year or so since they asked!

Release-wise I have a track on Blank Slate Sounds 001 - some great cats from the east coast of the US. It’s the new label from one half of Supply Records (B-Tracks, etc). That should be available around Christmas through Honest Jons and all good outposts.

Then I have a Greta Cottage Workshop EP out mid January, and then Blank Slate 003 after that at some point.

Plenty on the agenda then. Did you have anything particular in mind when you recorded this mix for us? Tell us a bit about it.

I kind of wanted to do something a little different to my recorded club mixes, and wanted to include some particular records I’d bought recently. It’s more of a “home-listening house” mix.

Three-quarters of the way though recording it, I realized a large chunk of the records I’d taken to Berlin were missing… I almost had to stop the mix ha.

You’d left them there?!

Yeah, only at my mate’s place. He’d noticed them knocking about but didn’t know who they belonged to.

Phew! Could have had a disaster on your hands.

Things got a little ‘emotional’ let’s say.

They tend to when such large quantities of vinyl are involved...

Yeah, some I really didn’t want to have to replace due to the prices being charged for them on that record listing website.

That fucking website.

I am always so particular and cautious with records as well. Happens to the best of us I suppose.

Out to arnaldo for taking the time to chat with us - we'll leave you with his aptly named 'slow but what's the rush' mix which he's very kindly recorded for us.

HH MIX #039 - arnaldo [download]

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Featuring XAMIGA

Hush House favourites Legowelt and Xosar recently put out their first joint EP as Xamiga on Rush Hour. It's a solid release packed full of all the dreamy synth sounds that we've come to expect from the duo. There is an EP's worth of other tracks on the Xamiga soundcloud as well so who knows, maybe we are due another release relatively soon.

Kermit's Day Out EP - Xamiga [Rush Hour]

The record is sold out already at Juno but is still available from most of the other major online retailers. The pairs outings as Trackman LaFonte and Bonquiqui on L.I.E.S and Creme Organization are also well worth checking out, where they take their analogue explorations on an entirely different tangent.

It's hard to know when you don't understand...

artwork: Gareth Lloyd
The name Essáy has cropped up here and there over the past couple of years, and usually the words deep, beautiful, emotional are somewhere nearby. This time he's collaborated with CoMa who we believe is also responsible for that epic track titled 'Raindrops'. Listen here if you haven't already. If this belief is correct (they're both from Germany and the name on Beatport is the same) then this combination was always destined to produce great things. Here we have something for the fans of The xx. Deep, beautiful, emotional - play this one to your girlfriend.

Deceptive - Essáy & CoMa

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Not gonna sing unless somebody's holding on...

Back when this blog started, we focused on scanning the web for free downloads which we then scrutinised and re-upped if suitable. We have since moved away from this style for a number of reasons, mainly because free music is generally used as a tool to promote a release/artist/label and therefore is of a lower quality. Not quality in terms of bit rate; although that also often plays a part, we're talking quality in terms of musical content and production. In the next few weeks we have decided to resume the giveaways, simply because over the last year or so we've still been collecting the downloads and now have a few which we'd like to share.

First up we've got this beauty from Trevino. He's taken the debut single from Ultraísta (a new project from the producer of Radiohead), stripped it back and slowed it down way below his usual pace. It leaves us with something slightly reminiscent of that Fever Ray remix from Martyn back in 2009. Appropriate.

Bad Insect (Trevino Remix) - Ultraísta

This track is probably being given away for one of the reasons mentioned above so, on that note, make sure you check out Ultraísta's debut LP which came out on 15 October. Or perhaps this is an unofficial remix - you can pick up the parts over on their Soundcloud. There's a Four Tet remix over there too.

Introducing ERDBEERSCHNITZEL

Fans of Mirau Musik will already be familiar with the name Erdbeerschnitzel. His first release on the Hamburg based imprint featured 'To An End', a widely acclaimed favourite often sitting at the top of label charts alongside Tensnake's anthemic 'Something About You'. His latest release is another couple of fine tracks, 'Confused' and 'Through The Night'. Both are in the usual Erbeerschnitzel vein but the former is a much more downtempo, glitchy affair while 'Through The Night' could fit perfectly into a warm up/down set.

Through The Night - Erdbeerschnitzel [Mirau Musik]


His debut physical LP Tender Leaf, also out on Mirau, is on the horizon - due for release date some time in November. 'Tetra', a track taken from the album has been made available to download. Whet that appetite...

Tender Leaf LP - Erdbeerschnitzel [Mirau]

01. Hello
02. Let Go
03. Semantics
04. The Mattress Excursions (feat The Drifter)
05. Through The Night
06. Tetra [download]
07. Wait
08. Arbitrary Act
09. Ebdus Rude
10. Separate Spaces
11. Poem
12. Tender Leaf

Go check his digital back catalogue at Juno and keep your eye out for the LP in November. Also you can keep up to date on Facebook.

HH MIX #032 - BLEAK

Whilst the previous mix from Outboxx is still on heavy rotation it has had to be juggled with this next one from the up-and-coming Swedish badman Bleak. We like to switch things up and that's exactly what's on the agenda here. Prepare yourself for another quality piece of aural amusement.

Late Night - Bleak [unreleased]


Bleak's productions so far have gained praise from up and down the spectrum. Most notably DJ Deep whose Deeply Rooted House label has played a large part in recognising the talent. DRH aims to release "true to it's roots" house and techno which is exactly why two out four of this man's EPs have been given the boss' approval. He sits alongside artists such as Kerri Chandler, DJ Gregory and Ben Klock to name a few.

Teaser - Bleak [unreleased]


Our attention was first drawn when we clocked the sturdy, bumping 'Ekko' towards the end of last year. Since then we've been eagerly awaiting some more material whilst in the process of rinsing the first two EPs which were out on Sudden Drop. Suddenly 6 month wait was rewarded and two releases drop in quick succession. First came an effort on Traut Muzik featuring a beefy, if a little simple, Skudge remix - then the Disfunktion EP, a nails 4 track outing which you can currently pick up on repress at Juno.

Unknown - Bleak [unreleased]


We asked what else is lined up and here's the answer...

"Next releases will be on DRH again and Skudge, remixes for Markus Suckut's label SCKT, Pfirter, Deep Moves and Cinematic Records for the moment. A few releases that are not really confirmed yet so I can´t tell them for now"

This mix gets another very high rating from us. Ups and downs, melodies, rawness, it's all there. Best listened to at night in some decent headphones on a train/tube/coach/car. Somewhere where you can watch streetlights playing in your retinae.

HH MIX #032 - Bleak [download]


01. Emily's Smile (Sigha 'She's Still Smiling' Remix) - Commix [Metalheadz]
02. MM - ESHU [ESHU Records]
03. Sonic Rescue - Silicon [Frustrated Funk]
04. Global Communication - The Deep [Dedicated]
05. Diffraction (Markus Suckut Remix) - Truncate [Modularz]
06. The Fear Ratio (James Ruskin & Mark Broom) - Skana [Blueprint]
07. Going Nowhere Fast - Roberto [Affin]
08. The Lost Of A Love (Dub) - Sterac [:100% Pure]
09. Stop Thinking Increase Consumption (Makaton Remix) - Death Abyss [Rodz-Konez]
10. Maik the chicken - Modeselektor [Monkeytown Germany]
11. Binary Opposition (Ben Klock Process) - Ø[Phase] [Token]
12. Timeless Altitude - Secret Cinema [Music Man Records]

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HH MIX #031 - OUTBOXX

photo credit: Tape Echo
We proudly present the next in the series. This one's a big one. Probably our favourite mix of the series so far - it's that good! Outboxx are a Bristol-based duo plugging away at creating top quality music. All their releases so far are fantastic. Stand out EPs last year were on Idle Hands and Immerse. This year they have, probably their strongest release yet out on BRSTL - a limited, no hype, vinyl only label from... Bristol, and their latest, the Astro Girl EP which is out on Immerse again.

Dolphs Vision - Outboxx [Immerse]


If you missed their Boiler Room set recently, unfortunately there were some technical issues with the recording but they've managed so salvage a few minutes of it which features 'Brighten My Day' with the lovely Naomi Jeremy on vocal duties. Watch it here. We are pleased to announce that they will be joining us on Friday 21 September at The Garage in Leeds. More details soon come.

HH MIX #031 - Outboxx [download]


01. Outboxx - Aporia [Idle Hands]
02. Crackazat - Panick Aggressive [Futureboogie]
03. G-Transition - Morning Sequence [forthcoming Boe Recordings]
04. Maxamillion Dunbar - Lemon & Lime [Ramp Recordings]
05. Tony Allen - Moyege [Mark Ernestus Dub]
06. Theo Parrish - Nefarious Stranger [Sound Signature]
07. Pop & Eye - Being Boing [Editainment]
08. Andrés - Jazz Dance [La Vida]
09. James Mason - Nightgruv [Rush Hour]
10. Mr Beatnick - Beneath the Reef [Don't Be Afraid]
11. Outboxx - All The Right Moves [forthcoming Idle Hands]

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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

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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 JON CONVEX

Since taking a break from producing alongside his partner in crime Boddika, Jon Convex has been honing his own personal sound and has put out a handful of releases on imprints such as 3024 and Naked Lunch. He now plans to release a full length album on his own label Convex Industries, and a four track sampler EP, Idoru EP1 has just been released - the first of two.

The lead track off the first EP, 'Fade', has a grungey 80's vibe to it and would fit nicely into the acclaimed Autonomic podcast series. A gnarly synth bassline plays off against a morose harmonised vocal and a glistening riff. Perhaps taking a cue from his buddy d:Bridge, Convex has opted to lay down his own vocals and the results are impressive. No news yet on whether the final album will feature more of his vocals.

Fade - Jon Convex [Convex Industries]

Convex says that "over the last year every minute has been spent working or thinking about the album". Aside from preparing an audio/visual show to accompany the release he's also been getting to grips with new hardware and synths that have shaped the forthcoming release. The time spent mastering his new tools is evident on two other tracks from the sampler; Shadows and New Model, which respectively feature dubbed out chords against a rolling growly bass and a jacking techno beat with an airy sweeping bassline.

Shadows - Jon Convex [Convex Industries]


The first of the two EPs is available now and also features a remix of 'Fade' by G.Vump

01. Fade
02. New Model
03. What I Need (featuring Velvit)
04. Four Faces
05. Aversion
06. About Her
07. Shadows
08. Desolation
09. No Love (featuring Breakage)
10. Idoru

The full Idoru LP is due for release in July.

Featuring MOODYMANN

Stalwort of detroit techno Kenny Dixon Jr (AKA Moodymann) has made his latest LP, 'Picture This', available for free download. The enigmatic, eccentric and often controversial producer serves up 8 exquisite house/techno tracks all completely saturated with funk, soul and jazz. It is clear to see from this most recent offering how Moodyman has been able to transcend into such an iconic figure over the past two decades.

Expertly crafted vocal samples intertwined with irresistible guitar riffs and an insatiable rhythm make 'Got 2 Make It' a real highlight from the collection. 'Pray 4 Love' is a slow and sensual track perfect for laid back listening that unexpectedly leaps in to a disco-ready floor filler, demonstrating Dixon Jr's disregard for convention. The entire LP is a credit to Moodymann's originality and deserves to be listened to from start to finish. It's very rare to come across music of this calibre that won't cost a penny to pick up.

Got 2 Make It - Moodymann

Pray 4 Love - Moodymann

Download the full zip here.

HELP KEENAN FUND [TAAL MALA]

Earlier today we received an email nudging us towards a free album. There was no mention of the reason but after being attracted by the music we discovered this LP is in aid of Taal Mala, a Canadian producer we featured back in 2009. He was in a serious traffic accident at the start of March which has left him in intensive care.

Elegant Replica - Taal Mala [Aufect]


Sanctums are Dan Solo & Typist, both fellow Canadians making interesting Electronica. Have a listen below to get a proper idea. If you're feeling generous, all proceeds of any donations will go to the Help Keenan Fund which has been set up by his good friend to assist him on his recovery.

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01. Incantations
02. Tidal
03. Year One
04. Canopy
05. Ghost Forest
06. Unwritten
07. Quarantine
08. Amorous
09. Still Flame
10. Program Black
11. To Whom It May Concern

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Introducing TRIKK

The third release from George Fitzgerald's imprint Man Make Music comes from Trikk, a twenty year old producer from Porto. Trikk started making music at the age of fifteen after listening to early Detroit Techno and Chicago House records, but more recently he has also looked towards the European capitals of London and Berlin for inspiration. This shift of influences can be seen in his output as his productions have taken on a progressively more percussive and bass driven focus.

Trikk describes 'Jointly' as an attempt to merge the Detroit and UK Bass sounds. A bouncing bassline coupled with echoed vocal samples makes for a well rounded club orientated track. Wanting to demonstrate the diversity in his productions, 'I Fall Down' is a more 'emotional' track providing a deeper listening experience. The EP will be available digitally on monday but you can buy the 12" from Juno now. Aside from MMAKEM003 a lot of top quality new material has made its way on to Trikk's soundcloud in the last month, the most recent of which, 'Driven Movement' is a free download.

Jointly/I Fall Down - Trikk [Man Make Music]


The latest addition to the Man Make Music family says that it is a 'great' label to be a part of with all of the guys meeting up regularly and helping each other out, something that Trikk must be very appreciative of having only moved to London a couple of months ago. There are plans for a follow up release on Man Make Music later in the year but in the mean time Trikk wants to play as many gigs as he can in order to spread his music. Something that we are very glad to hear.