RECORD OF THE WEEK: SEB WILDBLOOD - SUBMARINE EP [Church]

Seb Wildblood was probably best known as the founder of the Camberwell based label, Church, until in 2015 when he released his delightful debut album, Foreign Parts on SW recordings. Since then I have been keeping a close eye on the man, and this is why…

Back with his second release on SW recordings, and its safe to say he is doing it right. Aquatic sound signals are being sent from a submarine deep bellow the ocean, wobbling around until they reach the surface. The dreamy, sleep like-character is consistent throughout the record,with steady percussion locking the listener in. Wildblood’s unique production style makes this EP easy listening if the volume is low, and one for the late hours when turned up high.  To top it off Project Pablo has a remix on the flip..

4.5/5

Words by Ed R

Purchase: Vinyl

RECORD OF THE WEEK: DAN SHAKE - SHAKE EDITS #2 [SHAKE]

Mahogani Music man, Dan Shake, had one of the biggest years in dance music last year. It was incredible for me and fellow Y.O residents, Hoochy & Clive to support him and Shanti Celeste at Beaver Works in Leeds. 

Here is back with another self-released double-sided record that once again revitalises the lesser known disco tracks. Shake seems to have a knack for editing disco tracks, most prominently, his rework of First Choice's 'Love Thang' that he retitled, 'To The Love.' 

This time around it's the same story. The record comes out in a couple of days so make sure you pre-order it here.

3.8/5

Words by Matt B

RECORD OF THE WEEK: KHOTIN - BAIKAL ACID [1080P]

It was barely a month ago when Ed reviewed Project Pablo's 'I Want To Believe' EP on 1080p, a label from Vancouver who have worked tirelessly over 2015 to build their imprint up to be what it is now.

Last year they put out 29 releases over cassette, 12" and MP3 which shows not only the determination of label head Richard MacFarlane, but also the mass of talent coming from Vancouver and West Canada in general. 

Khotin brought out his first full-length record back in 2014, in the second year of 1080p and now he's back with 'Baikal Acid', making brilliant use of 707 synths to create a dreamy sounding EP. Think Ruf Dug, Gnork and everything Blind Jack's journey. 

The '5am Reflection' dub of 'Recycle, 'Human Voice', and the title track seem to be more aimed at the dancefloor whilst the A2 is a bit more restrained, offering a more ambient approach to its counterpart. 

We can look forward to hearing a lot more from 1080p, Khotin and the artists that are shaping not only the Vancouver scene, but also the international scene this year. 

4/5 

Words by Matt B

Pre-Order digitally here.

 

RECORD OF THE WEEK: DELE SOSIMI AFROBEAT ORCHESTRA – TOO MUCH INFORMATION – REMIXES (INNERVISIONS 62)

Hearing this for first time at the Innervisions Lost In A Moment party back in September I knew it was special. The swelling momentum that followed reminded of Âme’s take on Sailor & I’s ‘Turn Around’ two summers ago. Now three months later with the official worldwide release on Christmas Day the hype is not faltering.

The theatrical nature and cinematic sweeping chorus that Innervisions is so renowned for shines in Lalou’s remix of this overwhelmingly happy sounding record from Dele Sosimi, I dare you not to smile when you first hear it. Dixon’s self proclaimed ‘favourite track of 2015’ bursts with nostalgic memories of summers past and the upcoming good times ahead.

4.4/5

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Words by Ben S

 

 

 

RECORD OF THE WEEK: FERNANDO - MID DECADE EP [FUTUREBOOGIE RECORDINGS]

This Argentine producer has a lot up his sleeve when it comes to his productions and his overall talent as a musician. He is certainly no novice to the game and has more than a few lines on his CV. This particular release on Bristol based label Futureboogie is no different. The headliner of this EP is the track 'Mid Decade' this analogue influenced track has a catchy back beat with disco vibes to keep it light hearted. Also featuring is 'Trespassing' with a strong chugging intro and then progressing into up beat synth cords and flanged percussion. The single 'Ride On' contains overdubbed electric guitar with vocal snippets all backed up by some synths for good measure. There is also an added bonus to the EP containing DJ Natures Remix of “Ride On” where he adds his own special touch making the track slightly more laid back but with a great talking intro which is always a personal favourite.

3.8/5

Purchase: Vinyl / Digital

Words by Barney

RECORD OF THE WEEK: DJ SHARK - CAT EARS

In this new segment YoungOnes will be focusing on the more tasteful side of Drum & Bass and Jungle. For my first record of the week I’ve chosen a brand new track from none other than house producer Gnork, well actually from his jungle alias, DJ Shark. His new track, Cat Ears, features house influenced elements materialised in the rising swirls that give it a flavour you might hear in a lot of tracks at 120 BPM.

Throughout the tranquil track there are melancholic waves that have defined the Hungarian producer in his house tacks. These lend themselves to that dreamy airiness that make up the liquid feel to the song.

DJ Shark's play with the bass is the main focal point for me, it’s warm, bright and thumping. The percussive elements that dart over the top the track all work in every sense for capturing that old school beat we use to hear come out of the 90s. 

Check out the flip side for Gnork's edit of M-Beat's classic jungle track, Incredible. 

3.7/5

Words by Henry Mills

RECORD OF THE WEEK: DJ Slyngshot - Battlecat [Yappin Records]

DJ Slyngshot follows up their ace 12” from earlier in the year with another platter of dusty dancefloor goodness, chopping up chunky breaks, disco lasers and hip-hop snippets on the title track before playing a more conventional 4/4 stroke for the A2.

The B side is a majestic slice of deep house, effortlessly combining drifting pads and shuffling percussion with a bassline boasting more momentum than the petition to ban Trump from the UK. Honestly, this record arrived yesterday morning and my play count is already reaching double figures – I for one certainly can’t grasp it.

It won’t be long before you will have to pay a premium for this record so snap it up HERE while you can!

4/5

Words by Matt Jenkins

November Releases...

Our five pick's from November featuring Hubie Davidson's 'Sanctified' on Midland's 'Regraded' edit series, German Alex Niggemann's 'Divergent', 'Boundary Regulation' on Kuedo's EP'Assertion Of A Surrounding Space', 'Silhouettes' by the talented Floating Points & 'Lej' the meaty banger from Timmy P on ALiVE Recordings.

Chosen by Matt, Tobias, Ed, Chris & Ben - READ & LISTEN HERE

RECORD OF THE WEEK: PROJECT PABLO - I WANT TO BELIEVE [1080p]

Project Pablo is another of Montreal's rising stars, from a city who's musical roots stem from rock and jazz. It's so easy to see that I Want To Believe has been born out of these influences. 1080p have made their vinyl debut with this release (it was actually released on cassette in August of this year.

This EP was created with a pure sense of listening in mind. As you move through the record, the grooves stay smooth and light; nothing too in your face. The tracks stay true to their chilled vibes throughout with subtle underlying tones of warmth that are made up of instrumental brass play. 

Definitely watch out for Project Pablo as you'll be hearing lots more from him. Word on the street is that Church will be putting out a new release of his next year.

4/5

Words by Ed Robinson

Purchase: Vinyl

RECORD OF THE WEEK: KENNETH SCOTT - TONIGHT [LEGWORK]

Legwork Records have been one of my favourite labels created in recent years; they've released music from Matrixxman, Brett Johnson and Convextion, not to mention using the label as an output for their own music. Behind the scenes it's the child of San Francisco heavyweight Lance DeSardi and his partner Leopold. 

Berlin based Kenneth Scott allows his A-side to take on an almost spacey, futuristic sound. It sounds somewhere between Detroit and Berlin, past and future. It's a rolling track that Scott exercises his synthesiser skills on. 

On the flip, the Legwork guys up the tempo a bit and lay down a basic 4/4 house beat. It's never going to be the most innovative of remix, yet I suspect that the track wouldn't fail to impress in a club at 3am...

The record is not actually out yet, but we will put up a purchasing link as soon as it is available to buy.

3.9/5

Words by Matthew Barnett

 

FATIMA YAMAHA - WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO (DJ HAUS 4/4 EDIT) [SLEEP ALL DAY]

Sleep All Day's second release, DJ Haus's 4/4 edit of Fatima Yamaha's 'What's A Girl To Do,' was eagerly anticipated by me. In fact, the postman got a bit of a fright when I opened the door before he'd even knocked on it and snatched it out of his hand before scuttling upstairs to give it its debut spin. 

Before i get on to DJ Haus's bootleg, let's talk about the original for a bit. Bas Brons, A.K.A Fatima Yamaha, is a Dutch producer who released 'What's A Girl To Do' back in 2004 on his EP on D1 Recordings along with a few other tracks. The track made waves particularly in Glasgow, where a series of troubles hit the Scottish city and the sample in the middle of the track from Lost in Translation seems to pay homage to that. Local artists, Hudson Mohawke and Jackmaster have kept the track in rotation, the former retitling the track to 'Resistance' for his 'Lantern' LP.

All DJ Haus has really done with this track is put, as the title might suggest, a 4/4 underneath the original. The original makes too many waves for DJ Haus to do too much in terms of editing, yet the original needed that beat underneath it and he's provided just that. 

This track has been played out a bit since its release in September yet, it hasn't quite got the exposure I think it deserves. Listen and enjoy. 

3.8/5

Words by Matthew Barnett

Purchase: Digital / Vinyl

RECORD OF THE WEEK: Fred Everything feat. Jinadu (Deetron Remixes) [Lazy Days Recordings]

A stunning two track piece featuring remixes from the Swiss wizard Deetron of Fred Everything & Jinadu's 'Searching'.  These are Deetron's fifth & sixth remixes of the year, having already remixed works by Ripperton, Alex Niggemann, Todd Terje, & Huxley.

Both edits are the same, but the Dub version is without the vocals from Jinadu which I can't put my finger on. Jinadu has an incredible voice but for me the sound and vocals isn't a match made in heaven. The Dub version is the one, it feels more natural gliding away with its entracing sounds, and that alone . If you listen to the original of 'Searching' you'll find that the tempo and style of the production fit much better than with Deetron's soulful tech version.

It's easy to tell this is a Deetron production due to the way he lays it out and the typically Deetron way the track gradually builds. In this remix what gets me are those excitable tapping noises that control the piece with their teasing nature in the first half, and afterwards they go one step further, an extended bounce around that sounds angelic to say the least.

Both remixes are out tomorrow, November 13th on Lazy Day Recordings

3.9/5

 

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Purchase: Digital / Vinyl

Words by Ben

RECORD OF THE WEEK: DEEPCHORD - ATMOSPHERIC (SOMA RECORDS)

Glasgow’s own Soma Records provides us with Deepchords’s three track ’Atmospherica’. The aptly titled EP is compiled of three cuts from Deepchords upcoming full length. ‘Ultraviolet Music’. ‘Atmospheric’ was released on the 2nd of November and will be available on vinyl on the 13th.

The first track ‘Fargo’ features a muffled booming kick along with some atmospheric synths. Layered with the odd subtle vocal sample, this track sets the pace for the rest of the record.

‘CMOS Therapy’ has a real moody feel to it. Repetitive stabbed chords sit well over dubby delayed percussion, while constant atmospheric pads work well to piece the elements together.

‘Night Song’ is again a brilliantly titled atmospheric Dub Techno piece. Deepchord fuses a lot of elements in this track including synth stabs, pads and intricate percussion, while still retaining a sense of space and atmosphere.

What Deepchord has done so well with ‘Atmospherica’ is to create these moody, dark, undulating pieces while still retaining a sense movement and intricacy. You could hear these tracks in the basement room of your favorite venue, or on your bed.

3.5/5

Purchase: Vinyl / Digital

Words by Tobias Young

RECORD OF THE WEEK: AL ZANDERS - SLENDER EP (KARAKUL)

Al Zanders, a young producer from Sheffield (also known as Lodger), has followed up his previous two releases for Stamp records with a three-track record on Phonica sub-label, Karakul. Zanders picks up the pace after the debut release on the imprint from NY*AK, yet still issues the same lazy and low-slung sound that saw the first release fly off the shelves around the UK. 

The A-side kicks off with 'Slender', a melodic, ambient track that engulfs the listener into a sort of washy, moody state. Zanders's live deep-house bassline builds and builds, allowing vocal hints and piano splurges to appear throughout the track. The snares and piano cuts seem to fall off the record, not entirely in perfect time. If you like this track, then check out his release on Blind Jacks Journey. 

Flip over and the B1 continues in the same rich vein. 'I Don't Want You To Judge' seems to be the slightly livelier sister track to 'Sleder,' with its vocal samples complimenting the analogue sound nicely. I was particularly impressed with the disco-y guitar riffs that arrive about halfway through the song before the track drops again into the conga loop that makes the track such a roller. 

The last track, 'Let Me Be Lonely,' starts with a sample of Isaac Hayes's 'Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight' (1978) before plunging into the warmest bassline of them all. Snare snaps, echoing hi-hats amongst other percussion stabs make this a thoroughly versatile piece of music that can be played at any time in any place. Zanders, in my opinion, has left the best until last on this EP.

A remarkable release that marks the tenth episode of our Record of the Week feature. 

Listen and share. 

4.2/5

Words by Matthew Barnett

Purchase: Vinyl


Record of the Week: Leon Vynehall - 'Midnight on Rainbow Road' (Rush Hour Recordings)

Very few producers can make records like Leon Vynehall, a musical force to be reckoned with and one of our favourite producers to have emerged over the course of last two years. Take a minute to stop whatever it is you are doing, kick back and enjoy ‘Midnight on Rainbow Road’. A personal favourite, that spins us out to the cosmos and back on a climatic six minute tour de force. The soft building notes, guitar energy, spaced out samples and steadily growing percussion line make it a truly addictive listening experience. It was released exclusively on Rush Hour for Gerd Jansons second 'Musik for Autobahns' compilation three weeks ago.

Having listened to it numerous times it’s placement now seems entirely obvious. The sound of the motorway rush at the start and finish, as well as it's driving vitality make it the perfect kind of record to take you to a place elsewhere on those long enduring motorway journeys from a to b. If you like this we recommend checking out ‘Butterflies’ & ‘Time’ by Leon Vynehall released on Clone Royal Oak Records and K7 respectively.

YO looks forward to hearing what these fast descending winter months will bring to Leon's release catalogue for the remainder of this year.

3.8/5
 

Words by Chris Shenkman

Purchase: Digital

RECORD OF THE WEEK: THE EMPEROR MACHINE - LOVE LICK (NEIN RECORDS)

The Emperor Machine - Love Lick (Nein Records)

The Emperor Machine seems to have done the double for our record of the week. Last week Ed raved about his remix of Flash Atkins's, 'Summer of Love' and this time he’s here to grace us with one of his own born. 

The tracks were released on Nein records, which is headed by producers, Tronik Youth and Jonah Considine. The label puts out analogue sounding, disco-tinged acid house (too much of a mouthful?) But who are we for genres anyway? The point is is that the put out brilliant music on a regular basis. 

On the A-side, 'Love Lick' is a slow, chugging house track that has a Sci-Fi feel about it. The downtempo sound of the track allows disco influences to prevail and synthy goodness links these elements up. The track keeps you hooked as it grows and builds over the eleven minute duration in an old-school progressive, almost punk, way.

Unfortunately Nein haven't posted the second track on Soundcloud, but you can here it on Beatport here.

Next is 'Sisco Seeker,' which is perhaps the grown up version of 'Love Lick,' the big brother if you will. Coming in at 108 bpm it still remains a relatively  slow chugger, but the strong analogue beats really power this track through with percussive elements featuring heavily also. The track has a strong disco influence but remains a relatively dark showing, as the Emperor stays loyal to Nein’s sound. 

This mesmerising powerhouse is a must for DJs looking to give the dancefloor an extra kick late into the night. 

3.7/5

Words by Barnaby Curran

Purchase: Digital