Dale Howard- Signals EP

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Something Different Records by Jesus Pablo and Di Riviera, once again gets a taste of Dale Howard's sound, this time with the four-track EP entitled, Signals. Featuring remixes from Evan Iff and Matt Masters, Signals instantly turns into a go-to release for deep and tech house DJs!

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Signals the original mix offers lush chords. It's not just those lush chords we're talking about, rather, the nicely-timed rhythm that will make you start tapping or nodding unconsciously! Classic drums with a twist of syncopated snares really complemented the chords in this one, not to mention the deep bass and the vocal hooks.

The Evan Iff Remix follows a similar direction to that of the original. This remix however utilizes more vocal snippets to fuel its groove and an analogue bass, completing the 90's house package! 

Something deeper, darker, and sexier is expected from this third track, the original mix of Sub Text. While its remix by British DJ and producer, Matt Masters offers a tribalesque reinterpretation that provides a stunning close to this release!

Recommendation:

Signals EP brought  back some good old nostalgic vibes while at the same time showcased the essence of quality contemporary deep house production. 

All tracks are worthy on the dance-floor, but our favorites from this release have to be the original mix of Signals and the Matt Masters remix of Sub Text!

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The Disclosure Project- Take it Down

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Claimed to be "obsessive musicians and producers", JP Phillippe and Mr. Jones-- the two guys behind the very successful contemporary deep house outfit, The Disclosure Project-- are back in business with a brand new track under Soul Industries, "Take it Down". An exciting line-up of remixes from sound engineer and producer, Daniel Seler aka. MDR and Canadian serial label owner, Adel Ghandour aka. Big Al, await you in this release!

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A lazy Saturday afternoon vibe-- built with an extensive use of hazy rhodes, organic bass, tingling hats, and solid drums-- is what "Take it Down" is all about. For frequent listeners of The Disclosure Project, this release may be something different from the usual, arrangement-wise, but that mind-levitating and soulful imprint still remains.

Next up is Big Al's remix. When seeing Big Al's name as a remixer, it is pretty sure that the release itself gets a dance-floor-friendly fix. And true enough, for "Take it Down", this is the one! The Big Al remix of "Take it Down" first drops its bouncy bass and gloomy atmospheric pads as it starts to flawlessly bring together reverberated chords that when accompanied by the bass and the drums will make you start moving!

Third and last is MDR's remix. Known for his irresistible deep groovy bass, glimmering synths, sassy sax, and the good ol' feel good rhodes, MDR is always a standout. His remix on "Take it Down" lives up to the hype. Enough has been said.

Recommendation:

If we're not mistaken, this is the first time three of our favorite deep house artists, TDP, Big Al, and MDR have appeared under one stunning release! The original and the remixes are just amazing, it's a pretty close call for the original and its remixes, hence we recommend getting all of them... now.

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Sumsuch- Chop Shop

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DeepWit Recordings welcomes a newcomer on the label, Will Sumsuch, a DJ and a producer from Brighton whose deep house sound has long been yearned for on the label. As his debut release, "Chop Shop" exhibits Sumsuch's homegrown sound while at the same time, showcases the timeless sounds of two highly-acclaimed deep house artists, The Disclosure Project, and Deep Spelle!


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Sumsuch's sound has this industrial touch to it-- a sound characterized by seemingly raw and punchy percussion: rimshots, crash, hats, stubby bass, and whatnot. On the other hand, the sound of Sumsuch as heard in "Chop Shop" also has its delicate side as portrayed by its haunting, reverberated vocals, silk-smooth synths, and glimmering arps. 


A track by The Disclosure Project is always an a highly-anticipated track. More than good enough, TDP remix of "Chop Shop" surprises us with its blissful reinterpretation of the industrial and analogue feel of the original. This remix caters gliding bass, head-nodding stabs, euphoric strings, and the trademark rhode breakdown by The Disclosure Project! 


Deep Spelle's "Back To The 80's Remix" gives it all away in its title. Borrowing some vintage drums, some filtered male vocals, and some disco house female vocal fillers, Deep Spelle crafts a smooth, mind-levitating, yet nostalgic piece for the release.




Recommendation:


It's not secret that The Disclosure Project is our favorite (as always-- haha!). But even if so, we still love the original and the Deep Spelle remixes, which is why we strongly recommend getting the entire package!


Until the next DeepWit release!

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Jesus Pablo & Adam Brass- Jet Lag

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Early in June, Liverpool's Jesus Pablo, together with Polish DJ and producer Adam Brass stops over iRecords with the four-track release, "Jet Lag"! It's not actually the first time these guys have worked together for a release. Back in March, "Fashion People" by Jesus and Adam has hit the shelves courtesy of Draft and received remixes from Aartekt and Robot Needs Oil. This time around, "Jet Lag" garners remixes from Montreal-based deep house project, House Riders , French producer Kirby, and Swiss soundsmith Patrick Podage. 


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It's all about lush chords, resonating pianos and the punchy percussion for the original mix of "Jet Lag". Not to mention, this original mix by Jesus Pablo and Adam Brass gives off this mind-levitating feel guided with some vocal hooks and some subtle rhodes. The first remix comes from House Riders with their remix dubbed as, "House Riders Montreal to Paris Remix". Taking on rather a more organic approach to "Jet Lag", the House Riders remix puts together some nice, simple, yet groovy brass leads to top things off.


Kirby's reinterpretation is aimed towards the darker dance-floors. With heavy kick drums in line, cowbells, deep vocals, and a massive chunk of gloomy atmospheric pads, this remix will definitely reach the main rooms in no time!


Last but definitely not the least is Patrick Podage's remix of "Jet Lag". Still pretty much, deep, groovy, while at the same time light on the ear. The best part in this remix is when the smooth rhodes join in and perfectly blend with the snappy, shuffling percussion. 


Recommendation:


For the first few listens, our instant favorites were the original mix and the House Rider's remix, but upon further listening, the Kirby and the Patrick Podage remixes started to grow on us too, and made us realize that these too were something special. 


Having said that, we recommend getting all four tunes from this release! 

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Ejeca- Drive EP

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Our friends from DeepWit Recordings have once again signed another very talented producer on board-- this time it's Ejeca, a producer from the UK who started producing at the tender age of 11! Ejeca's debut marked as "Drive EP", is a four-tracker that brings to life his not-your-usual deep house style. "Drive EP" features two originals from Ejeca himself, and two fantastic remixes from veteran artists: Alvaro Hylander, the head honcho of DeepWit Recordings, and Big Al, the mastermind behind the highly-acclaimed Ready Mix group of labels.



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"Danehill" the original mix starts out slow-- a hazy yet lush track perfect for night drives. Later on in the track, stripped-down bass, disco-inspired guitar licks, and nocturnal atmosphere come and join in the fun. In the hands of Big Al, "Danehill" turns into a straight-up groovy tune that works well in warming up the dance-floor. Stabs, stabs, bass, and more stabs can be expected from this one!


"Bumbled", Ejeca's second track in this release caters to a more 90s-inspired sound. With the vinyl noise in the introduction, it's not that hard to predict a nostalgic track like this would turn your modern-day dance-floors into long-lost discotheques. 


The last is Alvaro Hylander's remix of "Bumbled". Like the original, this remix also embodies a classic house feel but with a little hint of that Hylander chord-bass groove connection.



Recommendation:


Tried and tested, the Alvaro Hylander remix of "Bumbled" works well on the dance-floor-- this you definitely have to put in your cart. While you're at it anyway, get both versions of "Danehill", you'll never know when you will be needing fine tracks like these!

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Montana & Stewart- Love is the Key

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Johnny Montana and Craig Stewart are back to heal the world with their brand-new chart-topping soulful house release, "Love is the Key"! Signed under Universe Media, the UK-based label managed by Martina Lancaster herself, "Love is the Key" will thaw hearts this season with its line-up of superb remixes from high-profile artists, Richard Earnshaw,  Mark De Clive Lowe, and Clemens Rumpf. 


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If you know how Montana & Stewart does soulful house, you more or less know what to expect  from “Love is the Key”— moonlight-by-the-bay pianos, satin smooth bass, and of course the binding agent: the jazzy feel. The sweet vocals from both Kafele Bandele (also on horn) and Eliki, on the other hand, top-off the production with the final missing ingredient, the human touch.


If it's from Richard Earnshaw it's got to be upbeat, tight, and funky. True enough, Mr. Earnshaw's remix will definitely get you get your dancing shoes on! Mark de Clive-Lowe, UK-based, half-NZ half-Japanese producer also patches up a veteran's work as heard in his soothing remix of "Love is the Key".


Last but definitely not the least is the remix from German producer 
Clemens Rumpf, if you like classy piano-led rhythm, house music style, then Celems Rumpf's remix is the perfect one for you!


Recommendation:


Hold on, we're still catching our breath. . . Such a star-studded release this is! So what do we recommend? Once again we have to say everything, but if you really want to know our favorites, or in other words "the tracks that appealed to us the most", then we have to say it is the original and the Richard Earnshaw remix of "Love is the Key"! 


Grab your copy from your favorite download portal right now!

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Mindset- Manhattan by Night / Chasing Sunsets / Lovers Shadows

Make way for another brilliant newcomer on Macarize, James Ardrey aka. Mindset! James, although just nineteen years old, has been able to come up with some of the most substantial and most emotive sounds on the label, and his style-- melodic and uplifting progressive house. As Macarize celebrates the debut of James as Mindset, “Manhattan by Night / Chasing Sunsets / Lovers Shadows”, his three-track release, brings to life whole new dimension of enchanting soundscapes and heightening progressions!

Enter the dimension of streaming lights and pitch-black skies with the first track of the release, “Manhattan by Night”! “Chasing Sunsets”, next up, will take you to the edge of the world and let you embrace the warm and radiant sun. Of course, the last track, “Lovers Shadows”, levitates you to a state of melodic serenity!

James Ardrey (Mindset) may be the new kid on Macarize, but his sound, as heard in “Manhattan by Night / Chasing Sunsets / Lovers Shadows” is far more powerful than anyone can ever imagine. . .

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Pesto EP003 - Mediterranean Vibes

Germany-based deep house label Pesto Music launches its third collective EP entitled "Mediterranean Vibes" that features six deep and warm tracks from different artists from the label! 


In this compilation, we get to hear Helly Larson's latest deep-drenched track, "The Sea" and J Kar's ultra-groovy "Rhythm Xord". Aside from which, Pesto brings to shore, Kountdown Project, the triad hailing all the way from Ferrara, Italy with their tribal deep house tune, "Shake This".


Mediterranean Vibes also features fresh grooves from Manchester-based producer, John Sweet  as well as Fair Play Knight. Of course, a Bobby Deep remix on Christos Fourkis's hypnotizing track, "About Me" to finally complete the package!


Put on your sun-block and grab some gyros because Pesto Music's Mediterranean Vibes has finally docked on shore!

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[Insider's Review] Adam Zahran- Revolver

Hailing all the way from Alexandria, Egypt, Adham Zahran debuts on the French deep house music label, Brown Eyed Boyz Records with "Revolver"! Deep Space Orchestra, a music project by Scotland-based producers Si Murray and Chris Barker, also appears on the release with a brilliant remix for "Revolver". As the second insider's review on Soundscapes, we got in touch with Adham Zahran himself to spill some insights regarding his latest release on BEBR.

The last time we had Adham here on Soundscapes was during the release of "Purple Sunday", the highly-acclaimed deep and soothing collaboration track with his brother, Zahran. Listeners who supported that release wanted  more, but what they did not know is that Adham here has been working on something delightful as a suitable follow-up to the release. When asked what his inspiration to "Revolver", he simply said, "Well, nothing specific really, just a late night Monday vibe." So the next release from Adham would probably be patterned after a hazy Tuesday afternoon-- well, that we still do not know for now. 

For Adham, "Revolver" is something soulful, deep, and soothing. Well, of course, if you have been following Adham's releases lately, you would notice that he is slowly building up an arsenal of soothing grooves and deep vibes. Aside from that, he finds "Revolver" as a very exciting release as a producer because first, this is his first release on the prestigious France-based deep house label, Brown Eyed Boyz Records, and second, his original track fell onto the hands of Deep Space Orchestra for remix duties. As expected, the remix by DSO brought to shore a deeper reinterpretation on Adham's track!

"Revolver", with the Deep Space Orchestra remix, is now exclusively available on Beatport. It will hit the other record stores worldwide starting June 1 of this year! If you enjoyed the release and this insider's review, please support Adham's latest release right here right now!

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Craig Stewart- Stellarium EP

Picking-up from our last review for British producer, Craig Stewart we now check out his fresh craft from Sophisticate Recordings-- and it is none other than the three-track EP, "Stellarium"! This deepness-drenched EP yields two original tunes from Stewart, "Stellarium" and "Better The Devil" as well as a remix from Sophisticate resident artist, Alex V.


Stellarium
For the first track, we get to hear something steady from Craig Stewart. "Stellarium", although steady in structure, caters some stomping kicks and crisp-sounding snares that keep the groove moving. By the time the track hits the breakdown, spherical flanged samples greet us, and for those who follow Craig's releases often, one can say it's his trademark vibe we feel throughout this tune. Steady, groovy, and fresh, we find Stellarium an ideal track for crucial warm-ups!


Better the Devil
Things get a little more upbeat and groovier as the second track, Better the Devil, takes its place! Head-nodding bass stabs play their part early on as the atmospheric pads start to heat things up for the breakdown. With a track like this, it's not that hard to get those heads bobbing to the rhythm!


Better the Devil (Alex V Remix)
Alex V handles remixing duties for "Better the Devil", and turns it into one night-crawling soundtrack! For this remix, expect deep and very smooth atmosphere as well as heavily-flanged vocalesque samples.


Stellarium EP is now available on your favorite download portals, be sure to support this one!

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Craig Stewart- Make Me EP

Craig Stewart is known for going on a pursuit with Johnny Montana in perfecting moonlight-inspired deep and soulful house music as heard in their productions and remixes like "Lunar Eyes", "Million to One", and "State of Mind". Make Me EP— Stewart's latest release on Acryl Music is quite different— it is minus Johnny Montana and the soulful vibe, but a plus to the technical and groovy sound of the deep! To celebrate this release, Alex V, Office Gossip, and Acryl Music head honcho, Da Funk also contribute their respective remixes to the package.

Make Me (Original Mix)

The original mix of "Make Me" is an easy-going head-nodding piece from Craig Stewart—definitely a soundtrack perfect for those lazy afternoons!

Do For Love (Original Mix)

A heavily-flanged, strong-riffed piece comes from Craig Stewart as the second track of the release. We get to hear the sharper side of his productions with “Do For Love”.

Do For Love (Alex V Remix)

Tossa del Mar-based, Barcelona-born producer Alex V hooks-up “Do For Love” with a smoother, more elegant, and a more atmospheric approach. This serves as a great alternative to the original!

Make Me (Office Gossip Remix)

Second remix comes all the way from London. In the hands of Office Gossip, “Make Me” turns into a stubby, hazy, and a laidback soundtrack.

Make Me (Da Funk’s Numb Soul Remix)

Dany steps-in with his newest sound-signature, the "Numb Soul". For this last remix on the release, Da Funk surprises us with trademark thick and stubby basslines, gray and chilled atmosphere, as well as echoing and haunting melodies. This track draws the release to a silencing close.

Make Me EP, together with its marvelous remixes from Alex V, Office Gossip, and Da Funk, is now available for purchase! Head over to your favorite download portal and support this release!

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Ricky Inch & Jance- Summer

Warm summer nights may be over, but Ricky Inch is not bidding farewell to them just yet. With Jance on board, and with remixes from George Horn, Ilias Katelanos, Kyka, Max Mason, and Raxon, Inch unveils his latest Cabrio craft— “Summer”!

Summer (Original Mix)

With dense atmosphere inspired by beach nightlife, stomping percussions bringing the track to tropical territory , and with the trademark Ricky Inch vibe being marked all over the track, the original mix of Summer is indeed one for those laidback summer nights.

Ricky Inch & Jance - Summer by Cabrio Records

Summer  (George Horn Remix)

Texas-based deep house producer George Horn takes one for the road! As the second track of the release, George Horn’s remix brings in flawless and smooth-sailing grooves all the way from Austin. Freshness guaranteed.

Ricky Inch & Jance - Summer (George Horn Remix) by Cabrio Records

Summer (Ilias Katelanos Remix)

Ilias Katelanos raises the flag for Greece as he contributes an ambient-oriented remix of “Summer”. Ilias, known for his chilled bay cruise-inspired vibe, kicks off with splendid arrangement of groovy, slick, and suave cuts as the third on the package!

Ricky Inch & Jance - Summer (Ilias Katelanos Remix) by Cabrio Records

Summer (Kyka Remix)

Heavy toms signal the start of Kyka’s first of two remixes of “Summer”!  If you are in the mood for percussion-rich mellow deep house tunes, then this Kyka remix is definitely for you.

Ricky Inch & Jance - Summer (Kyka Remix) by Cabrio Records

Summer (Kyka Summernight Remix)

As a Cabrio-exclusive artist, Jürgen Pärnsalu, or simply Kyka, brings to life another rendition of Ricky and Jance’s track dubbed as the “Kyka Summernight Remix”. The track's strong and groovy Rhodes rhythm and bassline leave us begging for more!

 

 Ricky Inch & Jance - Summer (Kyka Summernight Remix) by Cabrio Records

Summer (Max Mason Terrace Remix)

The remix title says it all. UK’s MM stirs things up with his saxophone-injected terrace soundtrack— pure class!

 Ricky Inch & Jance - Summer (Max Mason Terrace Remix) by Cabrio Records

Summer (Raxon Remix)

A tech-inspired track comes in courtesy of Dubai’s Ahmed Raxon. For all you deep-tech house lovers out there, Raxon is the name to watch out for!

Ricky Inch & Jance - Summer (Raxon Remix) by Cabrio Records

Summer (Ricky Inch Trumpy Mix)

This track needs no introduction. Enjoy.

Ricky Inch & Jance - Summer (Ricky Inch Trumpy Mix) by Cabrio Records

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Timo Juuti - Hypoactive

Wicked Recordings A&R Manager and producer, Timo Juuti marks his return on the label with his dark and techy single, "Hypoactive". Aside from which, remix duties fall to the hands of Finnish sound-engineer, Cid Inc. and British producer, Matt Smallwood.

Hypoactive (Original Mix)
I've always enjoyed Timo's works on Wicked; they always send a different rush through your system whenever you listen to them. This time around, he unleashes an arsenal of sounds characterized to be deviant, and as cliché as it may sound, wicked. What I like about Timo Juuti is that anything he touches instantly turns to a dance-floor onslaught-- take my word for that!

Timo Juuti - Hypoactive (Original Mix) by Wicked Recordings

Hypoactive (Cid Inc. Remix)

For a man known for establishing a sound that is capable of cracking your monitors wide-open, Cid Inc. is a sure-fit character on Wicked Recordings! To get to the point, Cid Inc.'s vicious remix on Juuti's Hypoactive is simply a pounding single, and people who enjoy the darker side of progressive and house music would crave for this one!

Timo Juuti - Hypoactive (Cid Inc Remix) by Wicked Recordings

Hypoactive (Matt Smallwood Remix)

A non-stop, heart-pounding version brings the release to a close, courtesy of Matt Smallwood. I find this as a good alternative to the original mix.

Timo Juuti - Hypoactive (Matt Smallwood Remix) by Wicked Recordings

Timo Juuti is back that is why expect more stunning masterpieces from him and from Wicked Recordings!

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