The second release of Straight Music in 2012 is an ode dedicated to House music with the superb Glenn’s vocal on a music composed by Julien Sens. Power, emotion and rhythm certainly are the three best words to describe this Original Mix. AIC aka Art Is A Consequence, a trio formed by Max Duke, Pao and mainRo, creates a superb and more deep remix. A progressive vocal are introducing the track before installing completely the Glenn’s voice. The wonderful and acoustic break will certainly seduce girls on every dancefloor. This EP ends with a second remix composed by the Lille-based artist, Mikanen. More instrumental with a powerful kick, this remix oscillates between House and a deep Tech House. Read more

Felix Cage and Lazarusman are back on Electronical Reeds for a special Remixes EP of their track Love Again. Five artists offer their personal vision of this collaboration between the slammer and poet Lazarusman and the producer Felix Cage. Away from their first attempt, here is probably the EP of the “coup de grace” of the dancefloors!

After Rodriguez Jr. remix in June 2011, another member of the Mobilee team, Marcin Czubala, takes the lead of a Felix Cage’s title. The Polish DJ and producer approaches the track with the typical touch from Berlin fusing high efficiency, deep soul and melodic richness. As for the Parisian duo Kreiss & GFP, they steer away from the Deep House of the opening track to energetic Techno with a real percussive rhythm. A dark and heavy atmosphere perfectly merges with jazzy sounds. From darkness to light, Kreiss & GFP are resolutely and passionately in love with the dancefloor. The co-founder and manager of Voltage Records, the Berliner Marquez Ill is the conductor of this third remix and offers a more Tech House approach of the track. The vocal cut and sampled guides the dancefloor until the break leaving Lazarusman’s voice for crowd’s pleasure.

After three remixes resolutely turned towards efficiency and dancefloor, a change of rhythm occurs in the EP. Indeed, the Lille-based artist Max Duke offers an acoustic version with a captivating rhythm and guitar riffs that are reminiscent of a famous American band from Los Angeles. This acoustic approach continues with the remix of the artist from Brussels, Souldust. He produces an instrumental remix leaving a prominent place to the melody supported by a powerful kick. He takes the listeners to a wonderful journey oscillating between power and melancholy. Read more

Enthusiasm, dynamism, excitement. These adjectives are generally associated with youth. They are also the basic working conditions for Woodstrasse, the parties that take place every Thursday since 2 years, bringing to Brussels the finest producers the German house/techno scene has to offer. The creators are young: they have the enthusiasm of an original music lover, the dynamism it needs to build a strong community without boundaries, and the excitement of a first record being released. After being worshipped by their successful events, Woodstrasse goes creative with this EP.

Here is their first project: “Sun EP”, which gives the chance to put D.C. Salas on top of the page again. Young and promising artist from Brussels who has already produced 3 excellent maxis, his source of talent is far from drying out. This time he keeps us squeezed between his polyrythmic beats, with here and there a few tropical-based elements and subtle vocals staying discreetly in the background. In the middle of the track the rise gets held-back while a cold synthesizer appears out of nowhere, giving it a much “deeper” soul. The drums and kicks keep us dancing while its charisma stays classy.

Meanwhile Woodstrasse keeps its main goal in sight, bringing two Berlin-based producers to the field. First in view is the remix offered by Koljah, transforming it into a classical house track, nearly Chicago-ish, with a funky & slapping beat, perfect for the dancefloor. Then we have Martin Patiño who brings us a sublime variation composed of latino percussions, a beautiful vocal sample and a more than intense rise to find a long break being filled with a subtle piano appearance which continues after the climax is reached. A secret beauty that finishes this very rich EP, for a first try, it’s hard to do better… Read more

Electronical Reeds launches its first compilation in the beginning of 2012. With thirteen releases in fifteen months of existence, the Franco-Belgian label has mixed young talents and already confirmed artists. Through the “Essential Reeds” compilation Electronical Reeds is looking back at the releases of the past months offering thirteen tracks of its ever growing catalogue. With supports from DJs like Sebastien Leger, Uner, Rennie Foster or Secret Cinema among others, label’s artists were able to establish themselves and grow on the electronic music scene throughout 2011. “Essential Reeds” is a look in label’s past before a new busy year. Read more

For its first release in 2012, the Lille-based label Straight Music releases the second EP of French producer Al-X. Two original tracks offer to the listerners a real journey oscillating between Deep House and melancholic Tech House. Two remixes of Tasty developed two new efficient and creative vision of this track. A perfect EP to end 2011 and to open 2012 with great sounds! Read more

From time to time Electronical Reeds likes going off the beaten tracks and predicable paths just to offer different and less usual material when one least expects it. For its last EP of 2011, the label with the reeds leaves the dancefloor on the side to embrace the “inner self”. This EP should be savored in intimacy, as it offers a journey of senses and catches the listener’s emotions instantly. This odyssey was written Parisian duo Kreiss & GFP who demonstrate once again their musical diversity and the unbound sound universe. The opening track Moving Keyboards fascinates by the masterful piano improvisation moving on a light and subtle rhythmic background. This piano and its bewitching melody evolve more deeply through In Motion Blue leaving the kick and the bass on a side letting the beauty of the instrument speak for itself. Washing Head abandons the piano in favor of the cellos offering a more introspective and melancholic track. This emotional adventure continues with the deep and nostalgic Patwathead, with its syncopated melody and catchy atmosphere. The mesmerizing and hypnotic Sweet Brawn ends smoothly this introspective journey through listener’s emotions.
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