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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Following the success of Mascarade EP this summer, remixed by Rodriguez Jr. and Nhar, with top 100 charts and playlists from artists like Sebastien Leger, Laurent Garnier and Stephan Bodzin, Felix Cage is back on the Franco-Belgian label Electronical Reeds with a new three tracks EP including a collaboration with The Lazarusman, who’s voice marked the releases of Stimming, Aki Bergen and Till Von Sein among others. From winter chill of Blizzard to summer dancefloor Mascarade, Felix Cage and Electronical Reeds were bound to bring more vibes this rainy autumn.

The title track of the EP offers an encounter between two very personal and emotionally rich universes where the pads and melodies of Felix Cage are amplified by the atypical voice of The Lazarusman. With its powerful kick and its deep bass, its melancholy synths and its break that opens the way for the slaming lyrics of the South African artist filled with emotions, the title slowly invades the senses to gradually release the energy they contain.

The tension of the EP soars with “You Don’t Know Me”. Thrown at the crowd in a set, like a blame in an argument, the track surprises with its powerful bassline. This power is counterbalanced by the melodies evoking atmosphere of doubt and mystery. Six intense minutes of journey into the world of Deep Melodic Techno. The EP ends with the emotionally rich and intense track “Closer”. It tells a story of a relationship through a few notes of piano, captivating atmosphere of synths and the vibration of bass.

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The Parisian duo Kreiss & GFP is back on Electronical Reeds for a new EP of the most beautiful effect. After the success of their release Vis-A-Vis EP charted by Rennie Foster and Thomas Schumacher, they relapse into their so particular world where the music marries melancholy to the groove, producing tracks dancefloor as well as emotional or downtempo. This approach finds its full meaning in this new release that provides a broad overview of all their talent and potential.

The track The Consumence opens this EP with an atmosphere Deep / Minimal Techno. After a long atmospheric introduction, Renan Cadoret’s voice arrives gradually on a dackdrop of percussion. Mixing a powerful kick and a deep bass, the track literally transports its audience into Deep Techno areas extremely efficient. “State For A Track” offers a more Minimal approach built on a powerful kick, a hithat and synths that define the little scary mood of this title. This atmosphere is increasing progressively to explode during the break and knock out a dancefloor. The end title Waiting World Failure continues the exploration of dark environments with a track rich in synths and its surprising break. The occasional appearance of a slight kick provides a refreshing breath in this “abstract” universe.
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