The kitties are not big fans of this trend of deep house tunes with indie and poppy influences and big basslines. It’s not a matter of quality but quantity. Although sometimes you get gems like “Don’t Go Away”, the new tune from the prolific duo Kolombo & Loulou Players. It’s a nasty and minimalistic house song with a weird bassline and funny voices. A potential dancefloor hit. Two of our favorite artists of the moment – Zombie Disco Squad and Snuff Crew- are on the control of the remixes. Zombie Disco Squad keeps the nasty flow of the original with an explosive baseline. Snuff Crew brings his characteristic old school groove, making a basic but fun version of the original one. We cannot forget about Nanana, a disco monster. (Suara SC, 2012)
The Doors // Light My Fire (Arts and Lohr Remix)
31 AugAlways enjoy a good Doors bootleg – this freebie being from Arts and Lohr, a dangerously fresh combination to some groovy ass tech! Click on the track name below for download.
Swinger Club
30 AugGroovy tech house release on Ostfunk Records! “Swinger Club” with tracks from Klangkuenstler and Wolfgang Lohr. Especially feeling the tuba track. Preview below and order your vinyl here!
_Klangkuenstler – Darling
_Klangkuenstler – Tuba Libre
_Wolfgang Lohr – Chicken Swing
_Wolfgang Lohr – Manouche
Addison Groove // Adventures In Rainbow Country
29 AugNew Addison Groove record out Sept 14 on 50 Weapons! Preview below.
Kanzler & Wischnewski // Volture EP
29 AugFresh Kanzler & Wischnewski ep on Ton liebt Klang! Beatport here.
Sandro Beninati // Shamanik
27 AugFresh Sandro Beninati release on Ton Liebt Klang! Diggin’ the Andy Kohlmann and Arts & Leni remixes! Be on the look out next month.
_Sandro Beninati – Shamanik (Andy Kohlmann Remix)
_Sandro Beninati – Shamanik (Arts & Leni Remix)
Peggy Lee // Fever (Stavroz Remix)
26 AugStavroz gives away this perfect summer vibin’ jazz house freebie of Peggy Lee’s Fever! First heard it in his capital of the sun mix from a month ago, then spotted the giveaway thanks to Sunday Swing - which you should also check it out!
_Peggy Lee – Fever (Stavroz Remix)
Stanton Warriors – Ouepa Ouepa (Freestylers Remix)
26 AugBooty Breakin’ Freestylers remix of SW’s Ouepa Ouepa! Out now on beatport.
_Stanton Warriors – Ouepa Ouepa (Freestylers Remix)
Mr Scruff // Be The Music
23 Aug2 new uptempo, bass-heavy tunes on 1 fat 12″… The A-Side, ‘Be The Music’ is the drum-heavy sound of a party aboard a submarine, while ‘Nervous Energy’ provides a good dose of spaced-out, all over body-wobble. (Mr Scruff SC, 2012)
Out now on vinyl and digtally Sept 24.
_Mr Scruff – Be The Music/Nervous Energy
Four Tet // Pink
22 AugFor the past two years, Kieran Hebden’s been busy generating a steady stream of 12”s released on his own Text imprint, and is now showcasing his efforts in an album that draws together these and a couple of brand new tracks. In typical Four Tet fashion, ‘Pink’ exhibits a masterful ability to fuse techno, jazz and electronica in an uncluttered sonic model. Playful and evocative sounds from this legendary producer. (Bleep, 2012)
Preview Lions below and check out/grab the rest of the album here!
_Four Tet – Lions
Teenage Mutants // Liberté EP
22 AugBangin new EP from Teenage Mutants out Aug 27 on Moveltraxxx! My picks below, preview snippets of the other two remixes here.
_Teenage Mutants – Liberté
_Teenage Mutants – Liberté (Lars Moston Remix)
PL€A$UR€ // Platypus
21 AugThe greatest gift to a music lover in this world full of musical exuberance is when you find something unique. With their arpeggiated Bach-esque melody structures, multi rhythmical environments and elaborate arrangements
PL€A$UR€ are surely without comparison in today’s club music. And we’re proud they are now joining the No Brainer family. Follow their trail into a world full of birds, birds and birds.
(No Brainer Records SC, 2012)
Read full description and preview full EP here!
_PL€A$UR€ – Platypus
Wolfie // Berlin Waters
20 AugOne fresh ass track from Wolfie‘s upcoming album! Preview two more on his SC and keep your eyes peeled for more to come!
_Wolfie – Berlin Waters
Solo & Nat Self // Smoked Down
18 AugItalian eccentric Solo is back on Great Stuff with a little help from Zombie Disco Squad man Nat Self for a summery jam that’s one part funk, two parts techno and just a dash of tribalism.
(Great Stuff SC, 2012)
The Drunkers // Monkey Business
18 AugThe Drunkers‘ Monkey Business EP out now on Bosphorus Underground! Tune in below and beatport here.
Slap in the Bass // Utopia
18 AugJoining the ever-growing list of Kicks & Snares artists come a pair of Hungarians fast becoming a force to be reckoned with. Slap In The Bass‘ global influence and popularity amongst a worldwide range of DJs comes from their all-inclusive policy of sound, and this progressive outlook is on full display for their first appearance on RKS.
‘Utopia’ contains many elements that has made this label what it is today, in particular the drum programming which is subtly arranged yet still hard hitting. Yet more and more undefined sounds creep into play, and after the bells intensify and signal the incoming mayhem, the bass takes over and completes the fervent workout. Contrasting on the flip comes ‘Searching’ which instantly gets the feet moving with a strongly kuduro influenced drum arrangement. A low bass hum is partnered with exotic maraca shakes building the atmosphere until a fierce and cutting high pitch flips the script and causes ecstatic pandemonium.
The duo’s wide interest and influence can be heard within the release and seems a perfect match for Kick’s & Snares’ all-encompassing musical aesthetic. Another one-two punch from the restless label.
(Slap in the Bass SC, 2012)



















