All releases of the label from New-York "A Touch of Class" are flawless (!). It always starts with a well-designed sleeve (this time a picture of Jeremy Scott dressed like a Red Indian!). Then, there is each time a crazy disco future hit that is brought in various versions. At last, it ends with the free distribution of all tracks on the internet... read more
Ludo, 07/02/2003

As the releases go, Howlin' never stops to surprise! Another example is this twenty production less focused on hip-hop or funky breaks sounds but as original as the previous ones. Written by Soundtrack Kings (probably a new Freddy Fresh alias), "We Don't Whine & Complain" offers on logo side a downtempo, linear and outstanding track. Nevertheless... read more
Nexus 6, 06/02/2003

The label manager of Scandium Records invited three guests - and what guests! - to remix "Emotion" - a track coming from his first album "Les musiques de mon moulin" (review soon). The A-side long-player is done by Michael Mayer. The German producer didn't use the vocal samples of the original title but he used instead the beautiful strings. The... read more
Ludo, 05/02/2003

In purest old school tradition, new release from German Dominance Electricity label will delight you! Written and produced by co-owner of this brilliant electro hip-hop foundation Matthias Weise (also known as Elektroakust), "The Corridors Of Time" fits in with Electron Industries and Breakin productions. In six tracks, which is particularly rare... read more
Nexus 6, 04/02/2003

On this record we can read some words written into the vinyl: "Morris says: 'Wildthing, I think we love ya". Well... we too !! The A side starts with "In motion", a great minimal house track with a slamming kick and deep sounds on which comes a sweet TB-303 bassline. "Ebm Sail Away" is lovely too: it's in a techno style and it's based on a fast... read more
Ludo, 31/01/2003

Phil Klein runs before the wind! Over the last few months, Dexorcist partner has multiplied releases on Battle Trax, Audio Illusion and Firewire. Today Bass Junkie returns with Ed DMX famous label, for which he already dropped two albums and four EP's, to provide an unexpected but brilliant new 12''. Cause half way from "old school Miami Bass"... read more
Nexus 6, 30/01/2003

This compilation is following the first loop series released on this German label in 2001. This is the same concept : the record is made of 24 loops produced by many artists coming from various countries. The name of each artist is hand-written into the vinyl beside the corresponding loop. So nice! Techno, house, deep, pumpin', aggressive, funky,... read more
Ludo, 28/01/2003

Discovered on Déjà-Vu label in May 2001, German new talent has gone on in its own sweet way. Published on Future Frontier, Kazumi, Construct Rhythm, Salpeter, Neumünster's artist strikes back on Holzplatten to deliver its third and so far best release to date. Markedly inspired by post 90's groovy techno sound, the 23 years old safe value delivers... read more
Nexus 6, 27/01/2003

The Swedish producers Petter Fripp & Martin Frick aka Super Stereo are back on Facets label with "Superhero". This track evolves between house and techno with jazz and easy listening influences : superb ! The B side is made of two remixes as good as the original version. The first one is done by M. Oblong aka Per Mikael (GFR label manager). The sound is in a dancefloor tech' house way with a nice hypnotising touch. At last, "Superhero" is brilliantly revisited by Arvid & Erik Niklasson brothers aka Plej who put more house & jazz sounds. An excellent release. Check it on Facets website !
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Ludo, 24/01/2003

Introducing Si Begg in few sentences is merely impossible! Prolific artist under numerous signatures (Buckfunck 3000, SI futures…), this amazing UK producer carries on with releases since 1994 on such labels as Novamute, Hydrogen Dukebox, Language, Mosquito, Tresor, Sativae, Virgin, Scandinavia, Subhead & Trope to name a few. From house to techno,... read more
Nexus 6, 23/01/2003

It was impossible to forget one of the best releases of 2002 : "Fashionist" by the Italian duo Waldorf ! This title has an excellent sound production (like all records of the US label A Touch of Class) and of course it's really original : all lyrics are based on well known fashion brands and above all, the track combines perfectly techno, electro,... read more
Ludo, 21/01/2003

Only available in United States, this very first release of a new label located in Miami needs to find an outlet in Europe! Distributors, you will have no trouble promoting this 12'' cause quality is here. Written by TY and Khar, artists immerged into production for eight years now, "Fatal Reaction" offers two tracks in pure electro bass... read more
Nexus 6, 20/01/2003