TURNTABLE LAB

Acid Girls
The Numbers Song / Lightworks (with FREE MP3 Download) 12"

electro house and rave tracks, JOTS remix

BONUS - Each copy of this 12" includes a coupon for a free download of the album from the IHEARTCOMIX website.

Debut release from the Acid Girls on LA's IHEARTCOMIX label, pressed on snazzy clear vinyl. Acid Girls are not really girls, they are Jamie McNiel and Gregory Bowler DJing and producing the hype electro dance type you love to sweat it out to and making quite a name for themselves in the blogosphere. For their first solo release, the duo offers up "The Numbers Song(1)" and "Lightworks(2)." Both tracks are sure to get the party started on the floor, especially for the hip electro-bass-blog crowd, plus the remixes aren't too shabby either. Fools Gold's Jokers Of The Scene do their thing to "The Numbers Song(3)" while Dave P and Adam Sparkles handle "Lightworks(4)."
reviewed by suicide bangs

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new electro + electro rock + rave / vinyl with free mp3

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Alexander Robotnick
Obsession For The Disco Freaks (Nacho Lovers, Freeform Five, Lil Bo Tweak) 12"

new track from legendary disco producer, hype remixes

Label debut for legendary disco producer Alexander Robotnick on Fool's Gold Recs! "Obsession For The Disco Freaks(1)" has been making noise in the digital realm for a minute now, and now the track finally sees a 12" vinyl release. The veteran producer seems to ramps up his classic italo style with pumping house drums, tough 303 bass, and high energy synth lines that will drive the dancefloor into a frenzy. A dope, versatile sound that'll cross over with house, disco, and techno. The Nacho Lovers take a stab at the remix(2) with swirling arpeggios and a deep drums and sub-bass for the late night rave freaks, while Freeform Five opt for more of a dark and dirty warehouse style for their remix(3). Really feeling the Li'll Bo Tweak remix(4) with its live feeling drums and hypnotic synth layers that create a strong, easy-to-feel groove. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new electro + electro rock + rave / cosmic + balearic + rock-ish / new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended

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Amy Winehouse
You Know I'm No Good / Rehab (Hot Chip Remix) 12"

A loaded single from the suddenly crossed-over UK pop star. When this girl's first album came out, the only time I read about it was scanning through The Guardian to find the soccer scores. Now she's fucking with Ghost and writing songs about rehab that even my mom likes? "Rehab(1)" is awesome, by the way, but the real surprise here is a remix from the equally ubiquitous Hot Chip(2). The boys turn in a nice electro boogie concoction, making good use of the original's horns along with chopped up vocals and some hard-hitting drums toward the end. A nice, extended (7 minutes!) take on a track that we were hoping someone would edit. "You Know I'm No Good(3)" has been around for a second, but it's still hot and you get both the OG and remix(4) with Ghostface – a good look if you didn't pick up More Fish. (And why didn't you? Get the deluxe edition Hidden Darts CD while you're at it... never can have too much PrettyTone.)
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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new electro + electro rock + rave / downtempo + electronic - vinyl

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Black Strobe
Burn Your Own Church 2LP

Now available on vinyl! I really haven't heard anything like this since I stopped listening to Swamp Terrorists and Frontline Assembly back in high school. Black Strobe aren't as hard as those dudes (more of an electronic house feel) but this is still a great listen. Check out "Blood Shot Eyes(1)" and "Not What You Need(2)." Yeah, I know you're thinking what I am: where were Black Strobe's parents? They totally let their kids listen to too much KMFDM and Killing Joke. Then again, if they hadn't, we wouldn't have tracks like "Lady 13(3)," would we? "Shining Bright Star(4)" is the lead single off this album and is basically a reworked Ministry track. Fifty bucks goes to the customer who can guess which one. Get at me. Anyways, spring is here and yes it is ok to wear all black, go to the park, and lurk out while listening to this.
reviewed by David Pitts

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kitsune + related / new electro + electro rock + rave

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Bok Bok & L-Vis 1990
Night Slugs EP w/ FREE CD

london club music, 4 heaters!

Bok Bok and L-Vis 1990 (of Mad Decent fame) have come together to drop a record that will give you a combined sense of dynamic London music scene. The duo uses elements of dupstep, house and everything in between, forming aggressive, bastard butt movers. These tracks have been getting heavy support by DJs like Drop The Lime, Starkey, Feadz, Shir Khan, and others. As if 4 heaters weren't enough, the 12" also comes packaged with a mix CD from Jackmaster.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new electro + electro rock + rave / new electro / electro rock / rave - new arrivals / dubstep + grime - vinyl / bmore/dubstep/baile/bass - new arrivals / and more

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Boy 8-Bit
Suspense Is Killing Me (Drop The Lime Remix) EP

Folks have been clamoring for the aptly titled "Suspense Is Killing Me(1)" from London's Boy 8-Bit since big name DJs like Switch, Basement Jaxx, Annie Mac and Crookers started spinning it advance style late last year. Now the Boy is signed with Mad Decent -- label head Diplo called him "the most unique sounding club music out right now" and dropped the track on his huge "I Like Turtles" mix -- and "Suspense" gets a super official release. Backed with the shuddering, trance-flavored Bmore of "Bulbs Burn Out(2)" and infectious bump of "The Cricket Scores(3)," plus a speaker-rattling "Suspense" remix from Drop The Lime(4), this one is, as they say, a no brainer. Recommended.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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new electro + electro rock + rave / new electro / electro rock / rave - new arrivals / dance + house + new disco + electro + nujazz

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Boys Noize
Jeffer Remixes (Modeselektor, Para One) 12"

electro-house remixes

Big name remixes of Boys Noize's latest hit "Jeffer." On the A side Berlin's Modeselektor puts a playful spin on the track, starting out light and bouncy before going in with some of the heavy bass they're known for. On the flip, Institubes' Para One stays close to the "hands in the air" feeling of the original by keeping the big chords intact while layering his own brand of electro crazyness (big drums!) on top. Gotta say that the French win again on this one. Plays at 45.
reviewed by Hires

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ed banger + institubes + related / new electro + electro rock + rave / new electro / electro rock / rave - new arrivals / dance + house + new disco + electro + nujazz

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Boys Noize
Power 2LP

banging electro house full length

Much anticipated sophomore full length effort from Boys Noize founder Alex Ridha. Following up 2007's Oi Oi Oi, the appropriately titled Power delivers more of the signature electro house Boys Noize built his electro empire on. Sharing a similar vision to peers like Justice and Erol Alkan, the entire album bangs hard with plenty of grinding, distorted synths, punch-you-in- the-face drums, and epic, stadium status build-ups and breakdowns. You might have already heard the previously released singles "Starter (1)" and "Jeffer(2)," but there's plenty more where that came from. Go off with the sound of "Kontact Me(3)" with it's obnoxious square wave grind, "Transmission(4)" featuring new wave-ish synth work and retro drum machines, the pounding pulse of "Drummer(5)," the fist pumping funk of "Sweet Lights(6)" and the peak-time rave biz of "Nott(7)." 12 tracks total on cherry red double vinyl.
reviewed by snackmaster

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new rock / new electro + electro rock + rave / new electro / electro rock / rave - new arrivals / rock + new wave + 80/90s / and more

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Boys Noize
Starter / Jeffer 12"

bangin electro house

Boys Noize Recs #34 finds Mister Boyz Noize himself throwing down more of that crazy electro house shit he's famous for. "Starter" kicks off with some twisted and distorted bloops over a lo-fi drum loop that builds up then bursts into an explosion of electrifying wobble-synth tweakery. "Jeffer(2)" on the flip goes hard with big synth chord changes to keep 'em sweating. Play loud at 45.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Casxio
Seventeen (Skrillex, The Glass) 12"

indie disco with synth-pop remixes

Casxio is a hot new dance-pop band out of LA, who years ago made the decision to live their lives without spell check (ok, I made the second half of that sentence up, but you can't prove it's NOT true). "Seventeen(1)," is a funky slice of indie dance, with lyrics that recall the good old days when dudes could sing love songs to very young women without catching a charge. If you like your drums a little more on the electronic side, check out the electro pop remixes from Skrillex(2) or The Glass(3). Wrapping things up is "Something About Us(4)," which is a cover of Daft Punk's mellow R&B-tronic number off of 2001's Discovery. Excellent stuff from Plant Music once again.
reviewed by Hires

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new electro + electro rock + rave / new electro / electro rock / rave - new arrivals / dance + house + new disco + electro + nujazz

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Chromeo
Fancy Footwork (Laidback Luke Remix) 12"

Laidback Luke is quickly becoming the go-to for the big-sounds club remix. His remix(1) of "Fancy Footwork" is the hypest yet for the hit, booming my headphones as I write this (whilst never really overpowering the vocals). And with those synth sirens and massive breakdown, it's probably safe to call this a summertime anthem. And not to upset their boogie-electro fans, the duo has included a super tasteful remix by newcomer Russ Chimes(2) on the flip. Comes in a custom Chromeo sleeve.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new wave + no wave + electro / new rock / new electro + electro rock + rave

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Claude VonStroke
The Greasy Beat (feat. Bootsy Collins) 12"

bass heavy dance track

Claude VonStroke nailed the title on this one. This is indeed "greasy" with a low and lean sound, some slimy beats, and Bootsy playing mic shotta. I can't help but think of fried chicken when I hear this... a three piece dinner would be nice. Two mixes, one bass-y(1), one more techy(2). Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new electro + electro rock + rave / new electro / electro rock / rave - new arrivals / minimal house + techno / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended / and more

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Congorock
Runark (Jokers Of The Scene Remix) 12"

Italian rave music

Italy has been producing a slew of interesting new electronic producers as of late. The latest and greatest of these rave exports is Rocco Rampino, better known to partygoers around the globe as Congorock, and Fool's Gold introduces his bleeped-out, bass-heavy brand of club sonics to the world at large. Congorock's debut single "Runark(1)" is a buzzing four-and-a-half minutes of heart-attack breakbeats, ghetto house thump, and Sega Genesis synthesizer madness. The chunky anthem serves as a perfect calling card for this young producer, who in the space of a few months went from drumming in a hardcore band, to chopping up beats with his mentor Bob Rifo of the Bloody Beetroots, to producing hyperactive remixes for the likes of Rex The Dog and Boys Noize Records' Djedjotronic. "Runark" comes backed with a proggy remix by FG labelmates Jokers Of The Scene(2), as well as the jacking Congorock originals "Exodus(3)" and "Hybro(4)," all wrapped up in psychomystical sleeve art from Dust La Rock. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new electro + electro rock + rave

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Crookers
E.P.istola EP

Hotshot Italian duo Crookers show some love to their country of origin with this Leone-inspired EP for Diplo's Mad Decent label. "Il Brutto(1)" is heavy, driving electro-house with gunshots and glitchy fx punctuating the beats; the remix from Bloody Beetroots(2) gets even heavier, with a Bmore club slant on things and... what sounds like a possessed demon baby? "Il Buono(3)" stays true to its name, a pleasant little piece of spaghetti house, while "Il Cattivo(4)" gets real ugly with lurching bass, handclaps and chopped Elephant Man shouts. Pic sleeve.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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new electro + electro rock + rave / dubstep + grime - vinyl

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Crookers
Put Your Hands On Me (feat. Kardinal Offishall & Carla-Marie) 12"

electro dancehall, hype remixes

Crookers reachin' out and doing the crossover electro collab ting recruiting Kardinall Offishal for mic duties on their latest banger "Put Your Hand On Me(1)." The original mix features a sleazed-out electro dancehall hybrid that'll keep the floor actin' bad for sure. Dubsided all-star Jesse Rose goes in for the remix(2) giving the track the a solid 4x4 bounce with a minimal fidget synths going on for max movement, while the Solo remix(3) keeps the energy rising with escalating synth lines and Kardinal's verses intact. Also includes the tribalistic Hudson Mohawke remix(4) and the deep and cavernous "Park The Truck(5)" with Spank Rock. Wild!
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new electro + electro rock + rave / new electro / electro rock / rave - new arrivals / dance + house + new disco + electro + nujazz

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CSS
Donkey (with FREE MP3 Download) LP

BONUS: Included with the vinyl version of Donkey is a coupon for a free high-quality MP3 download of the full album.

Two years since they made big waves with their eponymous debut, Lovefoxx and her band of Brasileiras (plus drummer/producer Adriano Cintra) are back at us and sounding all growed up. Gone are the dirty, frenetic dance-rock sounds of "Alala" and "Meeting Paris Hilton," replaced with the plonging Hot Chippyness of "Believe Achieve(1)" and Pixies-esque guitar on "Rat Is Dead (Rage)(2)." The result is a cleaner and catchier vibe throughout, which works nicely on tracks like the bouncy new wave "Beautiful Song(3)" and synthed out "Let's Reggae All Night(4)." There are a couple throwbacks, including opener "Jager Yoga(5)," where Lovefoxx sounds more energetic than on the rest of the album as she sneers, "We didn't come into the world to walk around / we came here to take you out." Tell 'em girl. End result: new sound, same awesome CSS. 11 tracks. Recommended.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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new rock / bestsellers / new electro + electro rock + rave / vinyl - sale

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CSS
Off The Hook / Poney Money Honey 7"

#1 of 2 different new 45s for CSS' undeniable "Off The Hook(1)." (Even Sizzle liked it when he was still here, and he only likes metal and house.) This actually sounds like a re-mixed version of the track from the album - I can't put my finger on the difference, but the whole mix just sounds cleaner and the drums more crisp. The previously unreleased B-side, "Poney Money Honey(2)," is a totally new sound for CSS - mellow, slinking guitars and (gasp) soft-spoken vocals from the usually krazy Lovefoxxx. I want more! Comes in a stickered pic sleeve featuring CSS' silent bass assassin, Carolina.
reviewed by Larri Byrd

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new rock / new electro + electro rock + rave

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Cubic Zirconia
Fuck Work (Nacho Lovers, Dam-Funk) 12"

NYC band's housey debut single featuring some big remixes

Cubic Zirconia is a live dance band composed of Tiombe Lockhart, Nick Hook, Todd Weinstock and David Strudivant. "Fuck Work(1)," their first single, is as good an example of vox populi as I've ever heard. Sure, they might not be going out on any limbs, but who can't agree with that title? The other thing CZ has going for them is an impressive Rolodex, and they definitely flexed it here. Dam Funk contributes his signature vintage boogie sound(2), Fool's Gold's Nacho Lovers put a vintage house sound on the track(3), and Andy George(4) and Dekker & Johan(5) all contribute dance remixes as well. Five tracks totalackaged in a nice looking pic sleeve. Recommended.
reviewed by Hires

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stones throw - vinyl / new electro + electro rock + rave / new electro / electro rock / rave - new arrivals / various A-J / and more

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Daft Punk
One More Time 12"

It's midnight on New Year's at Temptations in Jersey! If you want to see your target audience for this most epic of cheeze dance jams, simply log on to njguido.com, for you must understand your enemy in order to make him dance. On this one-sided 12, which is what would happen if "Holiday" and "Celebration" had a son who looks like Dracula (circa Blade Trinity), you are getting the ultimate club punch in the face. Mix the 700 bar breakdown however you choose; be careful not to over-expose Romanthony's James Hetfield/Mark E. Smith-esque "feelin so free-ah" vocals; play with your best "it's a living" face; sing along almost imperceptibly to yourself. The world is perfect and beautiful while this plays.
reviewed by the Woodman

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new electro + electro rock + rave / house / minimal / techno - classics / house / minimal / techno - reviewer recommended

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Depth Charge
Mecha Squirrel (with FREE MP3 Download) 12"

FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD INCLUDED: Each record includes a code for a free download of this release on DC's website. DC Recording's head Saul Kana aka Depth Charge is like the RZA of whatever scene he's in. This is a throwback release to his mid-nineties years, as he gets back to his formula of breakbeats and kung-fu samples. Includes "Mecha Squirrel" in two parts(1,2) and the bizarre electro-beats stomp "Shy(2)." DC fans are gonna like this.
reviewed by The Casual Male

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new electro + electro rock + rave / downtempo + electronic - vinyl / vinyl with free mp3

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Dizzee Rascal
Holiday (Laidback Luke Remix) 12"

grime meets big room house

Single sided remix 12" for Rascal's "Holiday," which was absolutely massive across the pond this summer. Laidback Luke take's the original's cheesy dance sensibilities and turns the energy up to 11 with some big room house synths and wild electro flourishes. Definitely a killer track for DJs that play larger rooms. Plays at 45.
reviewed by Hires

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new electro + electro rock + rave / new electro / electro rock / rave - new arrivals / dance remixes / house / minimal / techno - new arrivals / and more

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DJ Gant-Man
Juke Dat Girl (Nadastrom, Greenmoney) 12"

Chicago Juke with dance remixes

I JUKE DAT GIRL FROM THE BACK. I JUKE DAT GIRL FROM THE BACK. I JUKE DAT GIRL FROM THE BACK! Yep, it's DJ Gant-Man bringing the real Chicago Juke sound(1) on Fool's Gold Recs. Can't help but wanna get up and shake it after listening to the stripped down, yet uber-bouncey drums and hypnotic hook. Dave Nada and Matt Nordstrom give it a hype make-over(2) that would sound at home on Dubsided, while Greenmoney goes for a hype global sound(3). Sure to make 'em move. Instrumental included for the OG.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new electro + electro rock + rave / ghettotech + bass - vinyl

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Drama Society
Crying Hero (Tiga Remix) 12"

Drama Society makes electro-house that hits hard, but smoothes out with moody vocals and pop aesthetics. The Italian production duo's latest effort "Crying Hero(1)" uses this formula to perfection with the help of vocalist Turner to create a hypnotizing groove that's minimal, emotional, and jamming at the same time. Turbo label head Tiga turns in his own remix of the tune(2), that jacks up the bass to get things real dirty and sweaty. Also features "Rara Luciant's Strange Death(3)" that really sounds like truly haunted techno thanks to lots of spooky, airy synthwork atop a bed of dark pumping percussion. A-Side at 45, B-side at 33.
reviewed by snackmaster

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new electro + electro rock + rave / various A-J

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Dre Skull
Gone Too Far feat. Sizzla (Buraka Som Sistema, Lee Mortimer) 12"

Dre Skull somehow got Sizzla to voice "Gone Too Far(1)," and rather than doing the expected the electro on steroids version, he thankfully goes understated, bordering on feelgood (you can tell Dre is a true Sizzla fan). Bravo. Buraka Som Sistema(2) takes a cue from Dre, and delivers something understated, but it's BSS, so we know that it's gonna drop into the madness at some point (and it does). Every mix here is pretty damn good... even the steroidy ones. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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current dancehall + hip-hop remixes + acapellas / new electro + electro rock + rave / dance remixes / various A-J / and more

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Dre Skull
I Want You (Bobmo, AC Slater) 12"

synth-pop with R&B vocals and dance remixes

Dre Skull is on fire right now. Fresh off the heels of his collab with Sizzla(!), Mr. Skull throws a curve ball atcha with the uber-catchy synth pop grooves of "I Want You(1)." Hires put it best saying it sounds like a lost Ciara demo what with the smooth female vocals and weird electronic beat, but it also kind of reminds of jams like "My Boo" and "Time After Time" crossed with the Human League. That baby robot voice might sound creepy at first, but trust me it grows on you (or will at least get stuck in your head!). Brooklyn's AC Slater and French young buck Bobmo gives it the hype treatment(2)(3) to make the kids lose their shit on the dancefloor, but I'm with Dre's remix of himself(4) that gives the track a sort of slight jack feel. Awesome cover art by Taadaki Mori seals the deal.
reviewed by snackmaster

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new electro + electro rock + rave

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Dub Pistols
Open (Blu Jemz, Trevor Loveys & Plastic Little) 12"

Head straight for Trevor Loveys' remix here(1), an absolutely slamming, insane and squelchy electro house monster with sick little "dance all night" vocal samples thrown in. Loveys just gets better and better! Dan Le Sac's "RFCI remix(2)" features TK and (the hotter than hot) Blu Jemz on vocals, on top of some heavy beats and Casio sounding arpeggiated keyboard action. Plastic Little's remix(3) injects a serious electro bassline and some classic funk samples over the boys' raps. Pretty sick. Last up, the Dub Pistols' "Retox Dub" remix(4) is huge! Slick breakbeats, dope percussion and more electro madness for the headz.
reviewed by Alison Tara

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fidget house: switch + sinden + herve + jesse rose + dubsided / new electro + electro rock + rave / various A-J / and more

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Eli Escobar
Glass House (XXXChange Remix) 12"

debut solo 12" release, XXXChange on the remix

NYC's Eli Escobar has been making noise for years now, from his hip-hop productions on Fondle 'Em to his edits on Money Lotion and remixes for everybody from MIA to Britney Spears. You'd think he'd have a solo 12" by now, but believe it or not this release on Stretch Armstrong's Plant label is it! Eli goes in strong on "Glass House(1)" letting a tough house rhythm slowly build with layers of synth lines that reach a climax with epic strings and pads after the breakdown. The homie XXXChange goes for the "Yoga Mom In A Blender Mix(2)" on the flip that strips down Eli's lush production for a rawer warehouse feel. Check that screeching synth line after the break that'll turn the floor loose. Pump it up!
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new electro + electro rock + rave / various A-J

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Emperor Machine
Space Beyond The Egg (with FREE MP3 Download) 2LP

cosmic new disco full length, heavy analog synth work

Andy Meecham is back with his third full length album as Emperor Machine on DC Recordings. The Chicken Lips/ex-Bizzare Inc. man from Staffordshire comes well versed in the ways of vintage analog synths and spaced-out disco beats (this is his 3rd album after all). This time around he even adds vocals to his usually instrumental pieces, as heard on the album opener "Space Age Pop(1)" and the poppy disco rock of "What You Want(2)." As expected, he delivers like a champ when it comes to cosmic moods and vibes (which are consistent throughout the whole album). Check Lana Laina(2) for some seriously chugging italo synth work, "Snatch Shot(4)" for some funky arpeggiator styles, and "Swiss Machine(5)," "Wet Seven(6)," and "Silver Cape(7)" for dope synth laced beats. Also check "The Frontist (8)" for TOUGH synth breaks a la Rush's "Tom Sawyer." Awesome. 10 tracks over 2 LPs with sweet cover art by La Bodega. Also includes a download card for FREE download of the album.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new electro + electro rock + rave / cosmic + balearic + rock-ish / vinyl with free mp3

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Etienne De Champfleury
Losing Control 12"

Etienne De Champfleury's only other record was the 2006 electro-house hit "Dirty Disco" (which gets revisited here on the b-side). His latest buzz track, "Losing Control(1)" is an easy crowd pleaser, mixing electro and 80s elements including new wave vocals. The Benny Royal version(2) is a bit harder for the big room jocks. However, I think it's all about aforementioned b-side where Azzido Da Bass remmixes "Dirty Disco(3)." Azzido's remix is much darker but still focusing on that excellent vocal sample. The Dub version(4) is equally wicked.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new electro + electro rock + rave / various A-J

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Fever Ray
If I Had A Heart Remixes (Fuck Buttons, Familjen) 12"

excellent remixes of 1/2 of The Knife

Fever Ray, aka Karin Dreijer of The Knife, quietly released one of 2009's freshest albums. The 12" remix series is equally impressive, tapping some of the scene's top producers. The single for "If I Had A Heart" is headlined by an ass-kicking F*ck Buttons mix(1). I've been a fan of this duo ever since hearing their Street Horrrsing album from 2008. They produce a static-y wall of synths, part shoegaze, part trance anthem. This mix is no different as they transform the original into journey (yeah, brau). On the flip, Familjen(2) takes it a mellow electro-bass route a la Michna. Good cerebral stuff on both sides.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new rock / new electro + electro rock + rave / new electro / electro rock / rave - new arrivals / downtempo + electronic - vinyl / and more

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Fever Ray
Seven Remixes (Crookers, Martyn, CSS) 12"

excellent remixes of 1/2 of The Knife

Fever Ray, aka Karin Dreijer of The Knife, quietly released one of 2009's freshest albums. The 12" remix series is equally impressive, tapping some of the scene's top producers. This particular single truly has something for everyone leading with a blazing Crookers club remix(1) (jump-up siren house), followed up by a minimal rework by Marcel Dettmann(2). Dubstep boundary pusher Martyn remix(3) battles Crookers for top remix honors. Martyn's version is closest to the original in spirit, but replaces the original percussion with a haunted snares and chords. CSS(4) end the single on a strong note with synthy rock version. Four for four, recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new rock / bestsellers / new electro + electro rock + rave / new electro / electro rock / rave - new arrivals / and more

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Fully Fitted
Re-Edits (XXXchange, Pase Rock, Amanda Blank) EP

remixes by the Fully Fitted crew

Led by Spank Rock producer XXXchange and featuring the talents of Amanda Blank, Pase Rock (Five Deez), !!!'s Tyler Pope, and Sylvia of Kudu, the Fully Fitted crew has been steady infiltrating clubs this year, and the takeover can only get stronger with this, their official debut release on Money Studies. Leading off with an intro from French rap clown prince The Genevan Heathen, the EP hits the ground running with a remix of DJ Class' blazing, "Rump Shaker" horn-sampling "Roll It(1)" with Pase on vocals (instrumental also included). XXXchange's dirty south / French electro hybrid "100 Million(2)" is sure to blow some heads; ditto for his rework of house favorite "He Not In(3)," which features insane original synth work and even some dancehall flavoring. And that's just the A-side! Every wondered how Paul Simon would fare in a grimy Bmore club? Chipset & Devlin give you the answer on the much anticipated "50 Ways(4)," which has literally been years in the making and now features a verse from fellow Spank Rock associate Ms. Blank. (Got the instrumental for that one, too.) The terrifying trio of XXX, Devlin & Darko round things out with the extra hype party break "New Day(5)," and "Shake It(6)," which transforms DJ Blaqstarr's "Shake It To The Ground" into a Rong-style slow burner. Pic sleeve designed by PH. Definitely recommended.
reviewed by el generico

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new electro + electro rock + rave / baltimore - vinyl

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Health
Health LP

This is current LA it-band HEALTH's first full length. Unlike trendy fluffy, flash bands, these guys actually have some fresh musical sense and weight. They craft noisy, abstract, energetic rock that would sound at home on both a label like DFA or some underground punk imprint. It's not easily digested at first listen, but as the afternoon rolls on, you'll be in their trance. Checkout: "Triceratops(1), Crimewave(2), Tabloid Sores(3), M(4)," and "Glitter Pills(5)." Pressed on white vinyl.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Health
Triceratops (Acid Girls, Claws, CFCF) EP

UK pressing, limited edition of 500. This EP features the original versions of "Triceratops(1)" and "Lost Time(2)," plus remixes from their acclaimed Health Disco album (on vinyl for the first time). Mixes from Acid Girls(3,4), C.L.A.W.S.(5), CFCF(6), and Pictureplane(7). Cool matte pic sleeve makes it complete.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Heartsrevolution
CYOA! Remixes (Choose Your Own Adventure) 12"

First pressing - pink vinyl! Heartsrevolution returns with their screamer of a single, "C.Y.O.A.," aka "Choose Your Own Adventure," originally released on 10" heart-shaped vinyl. The original(1) is cool and all, but probably too abrasive for most dancefloors -- remixes to the rescue! There's something for everyone here (presuming you like electronic music) - Brodinski(2) gives it a skritchy nu disco workout, Lauren Flax(3) keeps the beat minimal but adds swelling strings, and CFCF(4) stays true to the original with much skronk and distortion. Also includes an acidic mix from Dan Oh(5) and a chopped-up Ed Banger-style version by Lazaro Casanova(6). Nice 8-bit sprite artwork on the pic sleeve by Kate Moross.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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new rock / new electro + electro rock + rave

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Higamos Hogamos
Infinity Plus One (with FREE MP3 Download) 12"

FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD INCLUDED: Each record includes a code for a free download of this release on DC's website.

Fresh sounds from Higamos Hogamos. After dropping soundtrack-inspired beats on their debut single (Major Blitzkrieg), the duo opens up with new wave rock on "Infinity Plus One(1)" which is very similar in style to Phoenix and Fujiya & Miyagi. The remainder of the EP features remixes by DC labelmates. First, there's the very cool, electro-bass chillout version of "The Creeper" by Muscleheads. Definitely feeling this sound. B-side features two mixes by Emperor Machine(3,4).
reviewed by the mgmnt

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I-F
Space Invaders Are Smoking 12"

Very in-demand electro single from 1997. If you liked all the weird electro records that have been passing through the daily recently (Tyree, Hidden Room), you best check this out. The fact that I-F (total weirdo, look him up on discogs.com), produced this back before it was cool to be retro shows a glimpse of genius. Awesome synth work and that so now electro sound, considered by most in-the-know as a modern classic. This a reissue of the 1998 version, featuring the extended and original(1) versions of "Space Invaders," plus the badass bass track "Secret Desire(2)." Recommended for the adventurous.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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In Flagranti
Nonplusultra (Black Devil Remix) 12"

Man, what a cover. Leave it to the In Flagranti dudes to keep the sleaze factor high, but classy at the same time. That goes for their tracks and remixes too. "Nonplusultra" was an obvious heater of their full length but they went and got Black Devil (aka trippy-space-disco-wizard-number-1) to do a remix(1) which turns the OG into a dubbed-out cosmic italo burner. Pretty much sounds like a lost track from the Black Devil In Dub album. The flip features the uber-nasty Sex Schon Remix(2) of "Nonplusultra" which was previously available at the Lab on super limited promo status. Good to see it available again to the sleepyheads that missed out the first time around. Don't miss out this time!
reviewed by snackmaster

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Jaimie Fanatic
Whats Happening To Ya (Say Wut Remix) 12"

What you know about Jaimie Fanatic? The Dutch house bad boy is the latest addition to the Mad Decent fam, and though this is his debut release on the label, he is by no means a newbie to the game (just check his discogs entry). Take a listen to the hybrid dance styles of "What's Happening(1)" and it's obvious dude has had plenty of experience rocking the massive crowds. A killer combination of house, electro, fidget, and even some bmore elements make this one huge with the likes of Diplo, Switch, Laidback Luke and Armand Van Helden. Speaking of bmore though, Unruly representer Say Wut turns in a hard hitting bmore remix(1) of the track that's sure to tear the roof off. Also check "Someone To Count On(2)," which takes up the entire b-side on the more minimal vocal house tip. Recommended.

reviewed by the mgmnt

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Jesse Rose
Touch My Horn (Crookers, Hot Chip) 12"

infectious dance track and great Hot Chip b-side

Crookers kill it on "Touch My Horn(1)." They have that knack for locating that one part of song that should be hammered, in this case that tuba in space. "Day Is Done(2)" is notable because it is not only remixed by Hot Chip, it features Hot Chip on the vocals. Love the nuanced production here, definitely an album-quality production. Definitely a keeper.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Joakim
Lonely Hearts (Tim Goldsworthy Remix) 12"

"Lonely Hearts" was a standout track from Joakim's last album, an new wave throwback so spot-on that you probably wouldn't flinch if someone told you it was from the mid 80s. (The wet drums, detached vocals and simplistic synthwork all add to the illusion.) The DFA's Tim Goldsworthy lands the only remix(1) on the single with a side-long rework under his Loving Hand moniker. Goldsworthy builds this one up with a nice acid / new disco arpeggiated synth thing, then screws for the breakdown before building that synth up again. The flip includes a slamming dub version, a radio edit(2) (very similar to the album version) and a rare acapella featuring Poni Hoax lead singer Nicolas Ker on vocal duties. Nice pic sleeve with another silly sketch from Joakim.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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John & Jehn
Looking For You Remixes (Mighty Mouse, LD) 12"

cosmic disco and dubstep remixes

French rock duo John & Jehn get the remix treatment via two very different producers. Dumb Angel in-house remixers Might Mouse deliver a cosmic version(1) and a dub(2). Apparently, these have been gaining traction with all the bearded dudes because of play on Radio One by Aeroplane. Sounds very Rub N Tuggy. The other side of the coin goes to dubstep producer LD of Hyperdub fame. His version(3) is a fresh take on the disco rock sound with aggressive snares borrowed from dubstep and an overall DFA-style feel. This one is going to be featured on N-Type's Rinse mix.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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John Lord Fonda
DeBaSer, Pt.3 EP

This release comes on rising French label Citizen, which was started by artist Vitalic and has recently introduced us to Teenage Bad Girl. John Lord Fonda is one of the label's main producers, with this release being a continuation of his first Voltage EP from 2004. The side-spanning a-side track "Universal Machine(1)" can only be described as epic. It's displays menagerie of dance styles: french electro, techno, and hard house. Play this when the vampires enter the house. "Tell Me Now(2)" is more in the vein of the current French electro scene, with gritty synth progressions and a driving house beat; but hold on, check those new wave vocals midway... too cool. I think music producers should stay away from the themed stuff, especially, when it has to do with the interweb, so I won't bother you with the so bad it's funny "Addicted To Web(3)."
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Jokers Of The Scene
Acid Bagg (White Vinyl) 12"

Second EP on Fool's Gold from those beat-loving Canadians in Jokers of the Scene, DJ Booth and Chameleonic. Picking up on an even rave-ier tip than where "Y'all Know The Name" left off, "Baggy Bottom Boys(1)" is a buzzing, pumping acid house affair - a true new rave epic if I've ever heard one. "Acidrod(2)" goes off on a more minimal and (surprise!) acidic tip with a nod to Nate Dogg / Dre / Axelrod, then gets fitted with some Parisian thump courtesy of Brodinski(3). Also includes a nasty Destroy Disco remix(4). Pressed up on pristine white vinyl. So recommended.
reviewed by Van Hammersly

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Juiceboxxx
100 MPH (with FREE MP3 Download) 12"

fist pumping hip-house, heavy bass remixes

Proper 12" pressing for the one man party Juiceboxxx on IHEARTCOMIX. The Milwaukee-bred, Chicago house lovin' MC-slash-producer goes all the way on "100MPH(1)," a fist pumpin' piano house anthem with super positive, feel good raps. Big lovin' piano chords and emotive guitars set the groove while the vocals keep it movin'. Rumor has it he even ventured out to Chicago to have his vocals recorded by house legends Joe Smooth and Craig Loftis! AC Slater pumps it up even more on his
remix(2) with crazy wobble bass offsetting the piano chords for HYPE results. Also includes a driving electro remix by Ocelot(3) and an interesting Free Blood remix(4). Cool pic sleeve too.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Juiceboxxx & Dre Skull
Hype (Sinden Remix) 12"

energetic hip-house and electro

he final installment in Juiceboxxx & Dre Skull's trilogy of singles (the first two were Sweat and Center Stage). Just like their previous work, this oen features some wild, fast paced raps from Mr. Boxxx backed by great production from the always reliable Dre Skull. "Hype(1)" is an uptempo breakbeat track that lurks beneath lyrics about getting... well, hype. Huge remixes here too, with Sinden turning it into a straight up hip-house track(2) and Dre Skull taking an extra crack at it(3), making it into a "hands in the air" techno moment. Also features the "hype-apella" for all you remixers out there. Packaged in a nice looking pic sleeve, plays at 33.
reviewed by Hires

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Kap10Kurt
Danger Seekers Pic Disc 12"

Kap10Kurt's new pic disc release off Stretch Armstrong's Plant Music, my dirty rave dawgs! Although the name implies that it's an intergalactic space dude, they're actually a guy/girl duo specializing for blowing your mind up with sirens & rocking house/rave beats. "Danger Seekers(1)" follows up the remix they did for Dave Gahan's "Use You" and both have been blowing up hip clubs in NYC and the "blogosphere" lately. Remixes feature TEPR(2) (who did the "Minuet Jacuzzi" 12" that flew off the shelves last month), Rolf Honey(3) (which consists of Yuksek and Rolf Z) and Shinichi Osawa, a Japanese dance producer. Check the TEPR and OG mix first, the others start to sound a little similar after a while. To me, 2 out of 4 is a pretty good ratio. With all the hot parties going on, this will fit in perfectly to your electro/rave crate.
reviewed by C'mish

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Kavinsky
Blazer Pic-Disc EP

If legend is to be believed, Kavinsky is the world's best-known zombie DJ and musician. Others will tell you he's the alias of Vincent Belorgey, protege of French beatmaster Mr. Oizo, friend and tourmate of Daft Punk and the Ed Banger crew. Whichever story you choose to believe, Kavinsky's new EP for Fool's Gold -- his first domestic release -- is a total no-brainer. Updating vintage Moroder and Miami Vice sounds with a French touch, Blazer features three of the possibly undead producer's finest cuts from his import releases -- "Testarossa Autodrive(1)," "Dead Cruiser(2)," "Grand Canyon(3)" -- and seals the deal with the exclusive unreleased gem "1986(4)." The whole thing is wrapped up in a spiffy Ferarri tire pic disc designed by (who else?) Dust La Rock, and is strictly limited to 1,000 copies.
reviewed by Van Hammersly

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Kid Cudi
Day N Nite Remixes (Crookers & Jokers of the Scene) 12"

Limited test press of the Kid Cudi remix everyone's been clamoring for. Previously only available as a download, Italian duo Crookers'(1) stuttering, air-raid siren-sounding mix of the new indy rap stoner anthem "Day N Nite" sounds even nicer on wax, and here's it's buoyed by a trio of equally effective dancefloor versions. Bimbo Jones(2) brings a nice tech-y house version with a killer piano breakdown, and the flip includes the Jokers of the Scene(3) mix which was on the original (now out-of-print) Fool's Gold 12" as well as a Mobin Master(4) mix which is pretty similar to the Crookers version (not a bad thing). Get 'em while they're hot. Recommended.
reviewed by Van Hammersly

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Laidback Luke & A-Trak
Shake It Down (DJ Sneak Remix) 12"

LAB EARLY EXCLUSIVO. Label co-founder A-Trizzy returns to Fool's Gold with prolific remix master Laidback Luke on the massive "Shake It Down(1)." And by massive I mean the song itself sounds huge with heavy kicks and the classic vocal drops ("shake it down... just bang it... shake it down..."), but also massive 'cause it's been getting play from EVERYONE - Pete Tong, Tiga, Erol Alkan, Sinden, Diplo, etc. Add a remix on the flip from the legendary DJ Sneak(2) and slap it in a sharply designed Dust La Rock sleeve and this one's a no-brainer, kids. Plays at 45.
reviewed by Van Hammersly

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La Roux
I'm Not Your Toy Remixes (Jackbeats, Data) 12"

synth-pop with electro remixes

The La Roux full court press is on... are these guys the next Human League? In typical Reagan-era fashion, here's a deluxe gatefold import single. In addition to the original version(1), you get a tasteful fidget remix(2) by Jack Beats of Cheap Thrills and an electro-rock remix(3) by DatA. Four stars on presentation, recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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La Roux
La Roux (with FREE MP3 Download) LP

debut LP from the UK synth-pop duo

BONUS - Each copy of this LP includes a coupon redeemable for a free high-quality download of the album.

It certainly has been a meteoric year for La Roux. What started last year with a 12" on Kitsune has now blown up into a self-titled LP that has already been certified gold in the UK (along with two top ten singles that featured some huge remixes), now finally seeing release here in the good old US of A. In case you've been sleeping, La Roux is comprised of Elly Jackson on vocals and Ben Langmaid on synths, and when you put 'em together you wind up with a duo that has a serious knack for writing catchy-as-fuck synth-pop. "Bulletproof(1)" is probably the catchiest of the bunch, and should translate to most dancefloors exceptionally. "In For The Kill(2)," which was remixed by Skream to wildly popular results, and "Quicksand(3)" are also danceable standouts. "Cover My Eyes(4)" is a great mid-tempo ballad, while "As If By Magic(5)" and "Fascination(6)" are both dripping with new wave pop sensibility. Honestly, all of the tracks here are really well crafted, the album never really falters. It's rarer and rarer to find an album without a skipable moment these days, but this is one of em. Pressed on 180g vinyl and packaged in a gatefold pic-sleeve. Highly recommended.
reviewed by Hires

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Lazer Sword
Gucci Sweatshirt 12"

beat heavy electronica, hype dance remixes

Apparently the original version of "Gucci Sweatshirt(1)" was recorded back in 2007 and was causin' a buzz on the blogs for a minute and is now FINALLY getting a proper vinyl release on Innovative Leisure. Lazer Sword is two dudes from SF that bang out some really tough electro-bass-dub-acid-electronica beats to smash your head too (and dance to if you're so inclined). Michu in customer service thinks the track is inspired from $5 bootleg Gucci sweatshirts which have infiltrated every liquor store in the Bay. I don't think it's a bad assumption (shoot I'd buy one for $5!). Anyway, the track slaps super hard in it's original form, but the '09 Electro Remix(2) is something you can really get a good dancefloor going with. The Neon Black Acid Remix(3) is even more pumping and would totally work in an electro house set or even with more techy acid stuff. The 12" rounds out with more heavily freaked beat business on "Jet Black(4)." Super duty tough!
reviewed by snackmaster

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Lily Allen
Not Fair (Style Of Eye Remix) 12"

uptempo, bassy remix

One-side white label of this super-hot remix of Lily Allen's latest single. Style Of Eye abstracts Lily's vocals and throws them into one of his signature bass-heavy uptempo beats, it definitely has that signature Dirtybird sound. It's the perfect amount of Lily for an underground dance track with just enough recognition for your crowd to bite onto. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Little Boots
Arecibo (Fake Blood) EP

Debut single from Little Boots (aka ex-Dead Disco vocalist Victoria Hesketh) which has been selling out all over the place since the advance copies dropped in late 2k8. "Stuck On Repeat(1)" is a perfect first foot to put forward, a slowed-down and raved-out disco jammer co-written by The Bird & The Bee's Greg Kurstin and produced by Hot Chip's Joe Goddard with Mz. Hesketh's vocals riding sweetly atop the chugging bass. (I heard it described, quite accurately, as "Kylie meets Moroder.") UK electro-master Fake Blood(2) gives the track a cracking minimal techno remix, and the flip features the poppy stompfest "Meddle(3)," again produced by Goddard. Also includes a dubsteppy remix of "Meddle" from Ebola(4).
reviewed by Van Hammersly

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Little Boots
New In Town Remixes (Drop The Lime, A1 Bassline) 12"

synth pop darling gets both hype and cosmic remixes

New remixes for the opening track from Little Boots' recently released Hands LP. Drop The Lime(1) leads things off with his signature brand of hyper-bass, speeding up the original and bombarding you with kicks and synths until you're gasping for breath. A1(2) goes the bassline route, keeping the tempo fast and the floor moving with syncopated synth chords and looped vocals. The flip side slows things down a little, with NYC's The Golden Filter(3) concocting a nice cosmic synth-pop version, while Glasgow's Den Haan(4) puts a nice vintage italo sound on it. One item of note, the labels are switched on this one (for a second I thought DTL had pulled a U-turn and started making laid back synth pop), so keep that in mind. Not hating on the uptempo stuff, but the B Side really murders it here, recommended.
reviewed by Hires

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Little Boots
Remedy (Rusko, Style Of Eye) 12"

heavy dubstep and rave remixes

Dubstep don Rusko gives Little Boots a BIG remix for the second single off her debut album Hands. "Remedy(1)" gets major bass wobbles, and a heavy steppers beat added to the mix with Little Boots' voice thrown in the autotune blender to keep things extra pumpin in the club (and stuck in your head). Style of Eye go the more ravey route on their remix(2), opting for a more epic, drugged-out feel. Comes in cool pic sleeve.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Martini Bros
Big & Dirty (Tiga Remix) 12"

Bumpin' electro house from 2004 you might have slept on. The German production duo of Clemens Kahlcke & Michael Pagliosa (aka the Martini Bros) have been churning out big room sounds since '98 on labels like Pokerflat and Superstar so this team up with fellow electro-house giant Tiga on Turbo comes as no surprise. "Big and Dirty(1)" sounds just like the title suggests. Big fat analog bass line reminiscent of some early Chicago house styles paired with sleazy vocals that might annoy some, but might get most under the influence feeling open. Tiga's remix(2) turns the intensity up a few notches with a stripped down but extra dirty feel and some juicey vocal chop action. Both sides at 45.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Miss Ketty vs. Mone DJs
Electro Choc 12"

Holy shit. This cover is soooo bad, it's awesome. Horrendous post-Cash Money photoshop type, a man-jawed female, weak lightning effects, and a totally out of place (and gigantic) mic? You can't make this shit up, and it's French. But really tho, the reason we picked up this montrosity is for "Electro Choc" which is one of those peak time electro tracks. If we slapped an Ed Banger or Kitsune cover on this, people would be blogging about it. It's got this ridiculous synth action, and an even more ridiculous Wink-esque build-up section. Yes, it's kind of cheesy, but in the right situation, it could do damage. Comes in the instrumental original mix(1), the vocal mix(2) featuring a Miss Kittin rip-off (Miss Ketty whose pictured on the cover), and several other remixes.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Miss Kittin
Kittin Is High 12"

I thought I smelled goth by the Emily Strange-like graphics on this. Well, it's not exactly goth per se, but its dark. Dark like a drugged out vampire looking for revenge. "Kittin Is High - 9/11 Mix by Black Labelle(1)" gives a slow burning groove with an elastic as hell bass kit, with and Ms. Kittin spitting mad breathy ramblings about how high she is along with witches and vampires. it also features an sweet breakdown similar to Tone Loc's "Wild Thing" pattern. Flip to the b-side, for the raw "Jo Jo De Freq's Beauty Is terror Remix(2)" which livens up the bass end with a steady arp and a more hype feel.
reviewed by C'mish

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MSTRKRFT
Fist Of God (with FREE MP3 Download) LP

It's been about 3 years since JFK and AL-P dropped "The Looks," an album that played a major part blowing up the big electro-house sound. "Fist Of God" is the sophomore effort and from the first few distorted synth notes of the opening track "It Ain't Love(1)," you can already tell you're in for... hype shit to make the kids go crazy! The sound really reminds me of a Canadian Justice (and I mean that in the best possible way) with all its over-the-top synths, distorted guitar , and face-smashing drum programming, all of which you will find throughout the entire album. Interestingly enough though, the duo recruits a variety of vocal talent to add to the sound (like Lil Mo' on that first track). From the thizzed-out hyphy slang of E-40 on "Click Click(2)," chopped up Ghostface Killah vox on "Word Up(3)," party hooks galore by NORE on the single "Bounce(4)," and even some neo-soul meets electro with John Legend on "Heartbreaker (5)," the two are bringing back vocals to the mix. I remember someone saying on the blog that the new shit is gonna be these big dance producers collaborating with vocal talent and well, here it is. Don't forget to check the purely instrumental jams "1,000 Cigarettes(6)" and the title track(7) if you really wanna blow the lid off the arena. 11 tracks total.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Nacho Lovers
Acid Life (DJ Eli & Jokers of the Scene) 12"

Nacho Lovers is the nom du dancefloor of Andrew Ross and Scott Seewhale, a pair of Torontonians who first bonded over a shared love of classic Chicago house and Detroit techno. These days, they're crafting some acidic, synth-draped dance neo-classics of their own, and their first official release for A-Trak and Catchdubs' imprint is already turning heads. (They just got off the mega Fool's Gold Remixed tour with a whole slew of their labelmates.) Whether it's the chugging, hyper-repetitive throb of "Acid Life(1)," the jagged, soul-sampling "Go On(2)," or one of the excellent remixes they got here - might I suggest DJ Eli / Eli Escobar's Bmore-ified take on "Acid Life(3)"? - there's some serious heat for your winter crate contained herein. Also includes a remix from label homies and fellow Canadians Jokers of the Scene(4). Recommended.
reviewed by Van Hammersly

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No Man's Air
I Feel Love / Hello (Donna Summer vs. Booka Shade)12"

Clever white label remix that blends a cover of "I Feel Love" with the minimal dance smash "In White Rooms" by Booka Shade. Cool acapella intro teases until that bouncy ball beat drops. Could be a big warm weather track. Flip features a weird bigroom cover of "Smells Like Teen Spirit(2)."
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Pilooski
A Digital Catastrophee EP

One of our favorite recent re-edit artists expands his repertoire on four new dirty electro house tracks. So far, I've loved all the previous releases and it's pretty refreshing to see a completely new side to his music. Don't know if these are still edits(there's no mention of original artists), but if they are, they're so re-worked and obscure I can't call em. Doesn't mean they can't get you moving though. Check out the minimal world of crunchy kicks and snares on "Low(1)," the womping "dubsided" sound of the "Digital Catasrophe - K remix(2) for some serious dancefloor fodder. The flip gets the electro slap from the original of "Digital Catastrophe(3)" which sounds like a perfect mix for all you Simian Disco lovers, and ends with the techy slow stomper,"Cheiker(4)."
reviewed by C'mish

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Pink Skull
Drugs Will Keep Us Together (Trevor Loveys Remix) 12"

"Drugs Will Keep Us Together(1)" isn't on Pink Skull's great new album (Zeppelin 3) but it easily could have been. It reminds me a little of "Cry For Meee," which also kicks off in a deceptively bouncy and pleasant manner before rumbling down into bassy, buzzing and cavernous tech-house beats. Trevor Loveys' remix(2) puts a housier, almost Dubsided kinda feel on the affair, while 33Hz's dub(3) keeps it real dark and... dubby. Nice pic sleeve and loud Euro pressing, a solid debut from the Savant Guard imprint out of Brooklyn. Recommended.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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fidget house: switch + sinden + herve + jesse rose + dubsided / new electro + electro rock + rave / various K-Z / and more

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Pink Skull
Endless Bummer LP

cosmic disco punk with spaced out ambient touches, limited

Debut release from RVNG's new originals series. Rather than focusing on edits and the like, this new limited series will focus on completely original material from contemporary acts. Electro rockers Pink Skull kick the series off with their sophomore full length Endless Bummer. It's a lot less 'electro-y' than what you've experienced with Pink Skull's previous releases, with an impressive sound that is much more live than anything. Think cosmic punk funk meets ambient soundscapes crafted on real synths, drums, bass, guitars, and human voices with minimal use of computer machines. Check the new sounds on vocals tracks like "Peter Cushing(1)" and "Oh Monorail(2)," Krautrock style guitar freakouts on "Fast Forward to Bolivia(3)," deep and cavernous disco dance tracks like "Endless Bummer(4)" and "Chicken Dream Inside Egg(5)," plus spaced out cosmic treats like "Ritualistic Bug Use(6)," and ambient jams like "Wheet (7)" and "Fired So Fired(8)." Crazy packaging that comes in one of 3 flo-colored jackets each with a unique "bummer" printed on the front (i.e. smelly retainer, blue balls, obama 2012, etc.) Limited press of 1000. Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Professor Lacroix
I want My Eight Years Back 12"

Leave it to the good professor to go all out on a synthesizer freak-out to admonish George Dubya Bush for the last eight years of his rule. Not only does he go nuts on the synth programming, he gives you two flavors to get loose to. Freak to the electro beat(1) or boogie down to the disco version(2). Either way we're all celebratin', cause "W" is out the office!
reviewed by snackmaster

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Professor Lacroix
Shock Waves 12"

Lab customer becomes Lab feature as Professor Lacroix drops his debut release. Shock Waves is three tracker of electro-synth beats. "Delirio(1)" is a nice bridge between downtempo and cosmic styles, sounding like the Rong guys playing around with a pre-loaded SP that they found in a Bronx thrift store. "Shock Waves(2)" is the dance cut here with that sinister, stinky face vibe going. On the flip, Prof stretches it out with a 10 minute dub version(3). Nice matte pic sleeve.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Professor Lacroix
We Come In Peace 12"

Your eyes don't lie. There is indeed a remix from legendary italo-disco producer Alexander Robotnick on this bad boy. Gotta give props to Lacroix for getting him on to do the remix(1) of "Ion Drive." Robotnick freaks the beat with lots of spaced out italo aesthetics - mean arpeggiators, pumpin' drums, groovin' bass to get you moving. The original version of "Ion Drive(2)" isn't bad either, if anything it's even more wild! Also check the out of control synths on "We Come In Peace(3)"... Crazy!
reviewed by snackmaster

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Riton & Primary 1
Who's There? (In Flagranti, L-Vis 1990, Fergadelic) 12"

collector's pressing, white vinyl, fergadelic cover, sick rmxs

It's a bit pricey but you're paying the extra couple bucks for the details. This super-limited pressing (350 copies) features silkscreened covers designed by Fergadelic, and housed in a thick plastic sleeve. Then when you get to the record, it's pressed on white vinyl. Furthermore, in addition to the original version of Riton and Primary 1's "Who's There(1)," there's remixes by In Flagranti(2), Style of Eye(3), and L-Vis 1990(4). Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Sharkslayer
Don't Go Into The Water EP

Finland's Top Billin Records drops their first solo artist release from Sharkslayer, a side project of label head Sir Nenis. Already getting play from the big names (Diplo, Sinden, Scottie B), this EP strays from Billin's previous Bmore releases and can be filed under the Dubsided - Cheap Thrills section. Three tracks high quality plays.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Simian Mobile Disco
Run 12"

Super limited white label pressing of Simian Mobile Disco's "Run" project for Nike. Includes the "Run Theme(1)" plus three edits(2,3,4).
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Simian Mobile Disco
Temporary Pleasure LP

indie electro pop album with varied guest vocalists

Sophomore effort from James Ford and James Shaw, the duo better known as Simian Mobile Disco. This time around they've taken a new route, away from instrumental electro dance bangers they were so good at and towards a more vocalist-based, electro-pop sound. Sporting a hip list of said vocalists (everyone from Beth Ditto, Jamie Lidell, Telepathe, etc) SMD opens up a new chapter in their sound, for better or worse. I personally was fond of their old style, but tracks like "Cream Dream(1)" with vocals and styles reminiscent of 80's prog rock (think YES or Styx) might convert me. Other highlights include the single "Audacity Of Huge(2)," "Pinball(3)" with Telepathe, "Cruel Intentions(4)" with Beth Ditto, "Bad Blood(5)" with Alexis Taylor amd the more instrumental "Synthesise(5)" and "10,000 Horses Can't Be Wrong(6)." 10 tracks total.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Sound Of Stereo
Zoopah Dupah EP

The killer panda on the record cover is cool. Sound Of Stereo is Belgium's answer to Dubsided, Fool's Gold, Crookers, etc. "Evil Panda(1)" is pretty infectious with all the catchy elements needed for a successful new school track: crunk vocals, some bmore drums, and the crazy circus-like synth. You may sense some irony, but this is really well put together. B-side features the equally effective "Parrot Attack(2)" and "Supah Dupah(3)." Too much fun.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Stop Die Resuscitate
Bad Night (Tacteel & Teki Latex Remix) 12"

Toronto's Stop Die Resuscitate had me from the first line of "Bad Night(1)": "I hear ghosts on the radio / I see zombies on the dancefloor..." No idea how everyone slept on this single so long (or was it just me?), 'cause both of SDR's originals are killers! On the "Mal Nuit" remix(2), Institubes' Tacteel turns the dirty dance sound of the original into a cascade of 8-bit blips and fey disco synths, while TTC's Teki gets (presumably) nasty on the bonus verse. On the flip, "Bounce(3)" is a particularly dark and nasty piece of electro - lots of cusswords and a heavy industrial sound that would annoy the shit out of most club managers. In other words, awesome. The remix from Leif(4) retains the original's heavy, layered sound while adding heavy tribal drums. Also includes the instrumental for "Bad Night." Recommended.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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ed banger + institubes + related / new electro + electro rock + rave

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Sweat X
I'm That Alley (Mike Slott Remix) 12"

electro synth-pop from South Africa

Sweat.X is South Africa's Spoek Mathambo on vocals and Markus Wormstorm on production. This is their second EP (the first being 2007's EbonyIvoryTrain, and they continue to push the boundaries of electro with tracks like "I'm That Alley(1)" that feature Spoek rockin' a Prince-style falsetto over a thick beat, dripping with syrupy synths. On "The Knife(2)," they go for more of a dirty ghetto-tech style complete with pitched-down vocals and dirty female raps. Mike Slott turns in a nice abstract beat remix(3) of "I'm That Alley." You might recognize him from his recent remix for Flying Lotus and the Blu Jemz Beat Machine. Includes instrumentals for the original versions.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Telepathe
Chrome's On It (Mad Decent Remix) 12"

I guess the two girls in Telepathe used to make noise and no-wave type stuff - it shows on "Chrome's On It(1)," which is awash in noisy-yet-melodic distorted synths and, well, artsy type singing. The Mad Decent remix(2) fixes a more persistent beat underneath, zooming and panning the synths around even more, while the Mae Shi(3) put a new disco gloss on the whole affair. "Bells(4)" keeps a similar vibe with more off-kilter layered vocals and squiggling synths, and is aided by remixes from DFA/Rong associates Free Blood(5) and Bobby Evans(6) of Evans & Eagles fame. Comes in a pic sleeve with a dead rat on the cover. Fun! Seven tracks total.
reviewed by Van Hammersly

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The Bloody Beetroots
Awesome (feat. The Cool Kids) 12"

hip hop over a slowed down electro beat

Lead single from the Bloody Beetroots' recently-dropped Romborama LP. This one sees their signature electro sound get slowed down into a muddy, chaotic stomper, and then the Cool Kids come in and lace the track with some serious braggadocio. Comes packaged in a nice lookin pic sleeve, same track on both sides, plays at 33.
reviewed by Hires

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The Bloody Beetroots
Romborama 2LP

bangin' electro house, bass and rave

After making some noise in the electro-house scene for some time now (and releasing a couple pairs of custom WESC headphones), Italian producer Bob Rifo (better known as the Bloody Beetroots) drops his first proper full length album on Dim Mak. If you've been fiending for more hype, take-it-to-the-limit electro bangers a la Justice or Crookers, Romborama has got you covered... and then some! The 20 track opus explores all aspects and realms of electro with hyoe energy being its driving force of the party. The title track(1) kicks things off and from the get go you can tell it's going to be a wild ride. "Have Mercy On Us(2)" comes next with melodic styles very similar to some of their French peers. On "Awesome(3)" the Beetroots enlist the help of the Cool Kids to add some rap swag to the synth-laden electro beat, while "Warp 1.9(4)" features label head Steve Aoki taking you for a ride on a hoover bass. Fans of wobble bass and old school rave sounds will dig "It's Better A DJ On 2 Turntables(5)" and "FFA 1985(6)" with it's big uplifting chords. Other standout tracks include "Second Streets Have No Name(7)" with Beta Bow on an autotune ballad akin to Daft, "Little Stars(8)" for that magical dreamy afterglow, "Make Me Blank(9)" with J Davey, and "House No. 84(10)" - a killer big room house jam. Comes with some rude ass cover art.
reviewed by snackmaster

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The Bravery
Slow Poison (Drop The Lime Remix) 10"

indie dance remixed

The Bravery had a hit a few years ago with "An Honest Mistake," and here they're preparing to take the world again with their new wave/power pop sound. "Slow Poison(1)" is a a pretty generic indie dance track, but catchy enough that it could see some mainstream success if it gets enough push. The real reason you're here, though, is to see what Drop The Lime's take on power pop(2) sounds like. DTL puts forward what is by far the most commercial, straight-laced track I've ever heard from him. That's not a bad thing though, cause I'm not sure I want to hear what happens when the Bravery singer's emo-warble gets combined with Drop The Lime's signature bassy-wobble. The icing on this one is the steel drum parts, which add a nice lightness to the track and make it an easy addition to any indie dance night's playlist. Pressed on a nifty looking transparent-orange 10", plays at 33.
reviewed by Hires

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The Glass
Wanna Be Dancin (In Flagranti, Eli Escobar) 12"

Stretch Armstrong's Plant Music label has been coming strong with the releases lately, and this Glass 12" is simply loaded! The original version of "Wanna Be Dancin(1)" is catchy enough as-is, but then you get an all-star batch of remixes that makes it kinda hard to pick what version to play out. First is In Flagranti's weirdo-disco version(2), a total chugger sounding like a dark warehouse or sleazy leather bar. Then DC's Nadastrom (Dave Nada and Matt Nordstrom) turn in an excellent minimal groover(3) and Eli Escobar gives it a retro-modern house make-over(4) complete with jackin' percussion, fat analog acid bass, wailing sirens and epic piano breakdowns. Wow... impressive!
reviewed by the mgmnt

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These New Puritans
Beat Pyramid LP

Import-only vinyl version of the debut album from these London youngsters. (Like for real youngsters - they're all 19.) I was skeptical when I heard that their first single, "Navigate, Navigate(1)," was originally made for a runway show, but this record has some legs. Songs like "Numerology(2)" and "En Papier(3)" are catchy and fun as hell with obtuse lyrics and vocals that demand your attention - definitely feeling some influence from fellow Londoners like Wire and The Fall. Also check: the driving paranoia of "Elvis(4)" and dirty drone and drums on "Infinitytinifni(5)." Comes in a fancy foil embossed sleeve. 16 tracks total.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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The Subs
My Punk (Jokers Of The Scene, Alex Gopher) 12"

heavy rave beats, JOTS remix

Second single from The Subs debut album Subculture. The Subs brand of electro rave beats is uber-distorted, rambunctious, and would probably annoy the shit out of your neighbors when played loudly. Listening to the grinding bass pulses and discordant vocal yelps of "My Punk(1)" brings to mind a dancefloor of rave zombies stomping away at the night while noshing on flesh. Yeah... it's that harsh, but you love it. Fool's Gold representers and general purveyors of mayhem and debauchery JOTS get the full A-side for their remix(2). It starts with seemingly standard jack beats, but then gets full rager mode with sub-sub bass and seriously wonky synth tweakage. Would go well with your Boys Noize type stuff. Alex Gopher actually tries to get a bit funky on his "My Punk Is My Funk(3)" remix, borrowing methods from the old school house sound and infusing it with the modern electro style of the original. A-side 45, B-side 33.
reviewed by snackmaster

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The Young Lovers
Shake Off The Ghosts (Herve) EP

The man of many aliases, Herve, drops his second release under The Young Lovers guise on Loungin Recordings. Similar to the recent Duke Dumont single, The Dominion Dubs, the normally fidgety Herve switches styles rapidly through the four tracks. "Booty Bella(1)" is nothing like what we'd expect from Herve, it's a straight latin dance track... no thumping bass, just a coolout sound. "Shake Off The Ghosts(2)" is a minimal track that utilizes some off-kilter, bluesy samples. Wait a sec, is this really Herve? "Dibby Dub(3)," an apparent spin-off of the super popular "Dibby DJ," is the most fidgety of the tracks here, but really, it reminds me more of a West London funk track. This is definitely the strongest dance cut on here. "She's A Phoenix(4)" ends the selection with a straight atmospheric, brokenbeat sound. Curious, in the good way.
reviewed by Hires

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Thunderheist
Sweet 16 (DJ Eli Remix) 12"

Toronto electro-rap duo Isis and Grahmzilla (aka Thunderheist) are back with their second oh-fish-al single on Big Dada entitled "Sweet 16(1)". The track is actually more sleazy disco-hop than anything, but Lab homie Eli Escobar comes through to deliver that tough electro style on his remix(2). Also features Cruise Low(3), a thick 808 slumper to ride to, and the chugging electro house beats of "Whatever You Need(4)." Check what the hype is all about.
reviewed by suicide bangs

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Tiga
Beep Beep Beep Remixes (Crookers, Punks Jump Up) 12"

electro-house remixes with vocals

Tiga is definitely one of the most consistent names in the electro house scene. He has an knack for catchy hooks and lyrics, separating himself from the electro-pack. This remix single also shows off his A&R skills (he also runs Turbo Recordings) with remixes by the Crookers(1) and Kitsune's Punks Jump Up(2). The unexpected b-side remix(2) goes to It's A Fine Line(3) who are more known for dark disco, having released a well received record on cult edit label History Clock.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Tittsworth
Drunk As Fuck (The Federation, Say Wut, Top Billin, DJ Craze) 12"

"Drunk As Fuck(1)" has long been a favorite moment on Tittsworth's 12 Steps album, an uptempo hyphy/bmore hybrid that was made for 2am. On the official single release it gets a lion's share of proper remixes, with Baltimore's own Say Wut leading the charge(2). Scandinavian producers Top Billin also get in on the action(3), turning out an electro take on the original. DJ Craze heads up the B side with a Bmore inspired remake(4), while Meterhead brings it back to the LES with a disco inspired production(5). Finally, living legend Stretch Armstrong has a go at it(6), coming up with a beat made up of big 808 kicks and pitched down synth horns. Six tracks total.
reviewed by Hires

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Tittsworth
Here He Comes Remixes (Nadastrom, AC Slater, Stretch Armstrong) 12"

hype bass hybrids for the club

Those tracks from that infamous white serato vinyl finally get a normal 12" pressing with a couple additional remixes. Titts' "Here He Comes" with Nina Sky and Pitbull is without a doubt a banger for the clubs and the Nadastrom remix(1) takes it even higher with a hype electro house beat that breaks down into a ridiculous dubstep wobbler with Pit on double time raps. AC Slater does the bassline thing on his remix(2), while Plant Music label head Stretch Armstrong and Mad Decent's Jamie Fanatic throw down more big room electro house vibes on their remix(3) with Natalie Storm. Also includes a 'bassline trance' version(4) by Rico Tubbs and Will Powers.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Toro Y Moi
Left Alone At Night (Drop The Lime, Pink Skull) 12"

Promising second release from Brooklyn's Savant Guard label. Toro Y Moi is Chaz Bundick (of The Heist and The Accomplice) doing more an electronic indy rock thing on "Left Alone At Night(1)." The original mix is a powerful piece of song writing and great listening material for sure, but if might be hard to throw in a DJ set so luckily there are a few remixes more suitable for the dancefloor. NYC's bass champ and producer extraordinaire Drop The Lime give the track an intense rave treatment(2) with a driving Kuduro-ish rhythm and wobble bass for days. If heavy bass isn't really your thing, check Dave Allison's pumping electro house version(3). Also, Philly's Pink Skull bless the SG label again (they were the first release on Savant Guard) with their electro disco remix(4). Not shabby at all, but the OG is my fave.
reviewed by snackmaster

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Toxic Avenger
Superheroes EP

Debut EP on Franki Chan's IHEARTCOMIX label from this mysterious, kabuki-masked Frenchman. Comparisons to other mysterious Frenchies spring to mind as soon as "Superheroes 2007(1" kicks in, with some super dirty, super distorted techno that'd mix well with Justice or Daft Punk. (I know, I know - what wouldn't these days? But this is GOOD.) For something a little different, try the remix from Bogart & The Addictives(2), whose live band disco jam makes the Avenger's shouty vocal bits sound less threatening, more Junior Senior. Rounding out the A-side, the Mixhell remix(3) skronks "Superheroes" out even more. Flip it over for more Ed Banger style vibes on the 6-minute "Escape(4)" and the raved out remix(5) from the Bloody Beetroots. Great looking pic sleeve, too.
reviewed by Larri Byrd

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Toxic Avenger
Toxic Is Dead (Drop The Lime, Franki Chan, Cyberpunkers) 12"

frantic electro-house, heavy remixes

Lead single off Toxic Avenger's upcoming full length. "Toxic Is Dead(1)" is a full dose of banging electro-house to give the dancefloor convulsions. The original mix is already wild and crazy as-is, with all manner of screeching distorted synth action, but then you also get bass monsters like T&B's Drop The Lime(2) and South Central(3) on the remix to really take it to the limit. Also includes a remix from IHEARTCOMIX label head Franki Chan(4) and the Cyberpunkers(5), but the DTL remix wins. Packaged in a neat die cut sleeve, and pressed on hot red vinyl. Not only that, but the 12" also comes with a coupon that's redeemable for a free download of the record from the IHEARTCOMIX website.
reviewed by suicide bangs

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Trackademicks
Enjoy What You Do (Flosstradamus Remix) 12"

Highly anticipated Fool's Gold debut from Bay Area rapper/producer Trackademicks. Trackademicks has been making waves for years via mixtapes, remixes and original productions so it's about damn time he got some official shine. "Enjoy What You Do(1)" is an uptempo Bay Area slapper, that sounds like a hip-house track dipped in hyphy sauce. Flosstradamus step up to the remix plate, injecting some rave juice into the original by adding big synth stabs and stuttered vocals. The single also features "Topsidin'(3)," a more subdued hip-hop track, built on a moderate tempo from layered ethereal synths. Also includes instrumentals for both tracks. Recommended.
reviewed by Hires

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Treasure Fingers
Cross The Dancefloor (Laidback Luke, Curses!) 2x12"

LET ME SEE YOU MOVE IT SHAKE IT CROSS THE DANCE FLOOR. If you haven't heard this hook yet, it's only a matter of time till it's looping in head on constant repeat. The catchy as hell hook and production on this groover(1) is thanks to Mr. Treasure Fingers from Atlanta who skillfully combines roller boogie vibes with modern production tactics for an irresistible dancefloor bomb. Of course you get a nice selection of remixes from the likes of Lifelike(2), Laidback Luke(3) and Brooklyn's resident bass monster Curses!(4), but really it's all about the original on this one. Also included is the handy "Shake-A-Pella" for crafty DJs and producers. Deluxe gatefold jacket designed by Dust La Rock. Plays at 45. Recommended.
reviewed by snackmaster

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U2
Get Your Boots On (Crookers Remix) 12"

Limited advance white label copies of Crookers' big official remix of U2's new single "Get Your Boots On(1)." Crookers don't hold back on this one, making it the big stadium track it deserves to be. Single sided pressing, plays at 45.
reviewed by Hires

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new rock / new electro + electro rock + rave / dance remixes

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Ursula 1000
Zombies (DJ Ayres, All Good Funk Alliance) 12"

breaks, rave, fidget remixes

Ursula 1000 has curated an interesting set of remixes here. Lab's own DJ Ayres transforms "Zombies(1)" into a acid-rave track, while Hijack(2) turns in a Chemical Brothers meets Dubsided type workout. On the flip All Good Funk Alliance do their patented breaks thing on "Rump(3)." Also includes a remix by Tom Piper(4).
reviewed by the mgmnt

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V/A
A Bugged Out Selection by Miss Kittin 3LP

Deadstock find! 2006 original copies of Bugged Out Selections from infamous techno/electro house DJ Miss Kittin. This 3 LP set features a eccentric tracklist of techno, acid house, breaks, minimal tracks and downtempo. Check the heavy heavy sounds of Chemical Bros' warehouse killer, "Base 6(1)," the jacking acid groove of Armando's "151 - Terrace Mixx(2)," the electro house sounds of Fixmer/McCarthy's "Freefall - The Hacker Remix(3)," the rave power of Awesome 3's "Don't Go - Kicks Like A Mule Mix(4)," Squarepusher's insane chops on his classic "My Red Hot Car(5)," and the smooth vibe of Wagon Christ's "Shadows(6)." A well compiled collection for any fan of hard, experimental electronic jams.
reviewed by C'mish

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V/A
Fool's Gold Remixed (Rusko, Chromeo, Surkin) 12"

lab exclusivo release

The Fool's Gold Remixed comp was among last Fall's most enjoyable releases, featuring a slew of the young label's biggest hits remade by everyone from DJ Spinna and Chromeo to the Lab's own Blu Jemz. And it was free! That's gotta rank up there with the Biggie / Craig Mack "Big Mack" burger cassette in the history of "World's Greatest Promos." The bounty continues with this limited edition, promo only 12" featuring four of the compilation's biggest records: Chromeo's take on Treasure Fingers' "Cross The Dancefloor(1)," French whiz kid Surkin's rework of Nacho Lovers' "Acid Life(2)," Rusko's funky (and Kanye-free) dubstep take on Kid Sister's "Pro Nails(3)," and a dreamy new version of Kid Cudi's international smash "Day 'N' Nite(4)" by techmeister Jori Hulkkonen. Turntable Lab picked up the remaining copies, and when they're gone, they're GONE - this is your only chance to get these songs on vinyl so act fast, buckaroo.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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V/A
Secret Hangout (Gaslamp Killer, Blu Jemz, Snack N Cmish) EP

Can't remember the last time EVERYONE at Lab HQ was this geeked about a Money Studies release, but maybe it's no surprise - there's something here for everyone. Secret Hangout is the new series from Money Studies, drawing inspiration from the old Mo'Wax "Headz" comps by coming with only the strongest tracks and most unique artwork from our motley stable of DJs and producers. To give it our own twist, we've divided the EP into two distinct sides - one with killer club-ready jams and one with heady downtetmpo beats. The club side leads off with the debut of Pocket Checkers (aka Blu Jemz and Ter Kahn) and their insanely catchy electro party starter, "2 O'Clock(1)." (Already a hit in LA, where Jemz kills it nightly.) People have been walking around the office singing the sample from this one for months, and we still don't know what it's from. Eggfooyoung brings the solid "Up It(2)" (a Miami bass / electro / Bmore crossbreed), but I know most of you will be skipping directly to "Young M.D.(3)" by my boys Snack & C'mish. Yes, it's a crazy Bmore edit of the "Doogie Houser, M.D." theme song, complete with Fabo acapella snippets, ambulance noises and the subtle sounds of Doogie tap-tapping into his primitive blog at the end of every show. (Snack & C'mish spent a week watching Netflix'd Doogie DVDs before making this track, just to get the true Spirit of Vinnie Delpino.) The downtempo side starts off PROPER with an instant classic from LA's Gaslamp Killer. "Dagasse(4)" is downtempo like you haven't heard in a while, full of tough drums, dark tones and a mean bass loop. Blu Jemz returns with the afrobeat / future-soul jam "Turn Away(5)," and Hefty's Eliot Lipp turns up to unveil his new electro style on "Slow & Smooth(6)." This is the best-looking Money Studies release in a while too - comes in a nice matte pic sleeve with illustration by Noah Butkus and art direction by PH. If you made this far into the review, I guess I don't have to tell you that this is highly recommended.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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new electro + electro rock + rave / baltimore - vinyl / downtempo + electronic - vinyl / downtempo + electronic - recommended

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Solid Sounds Sampler (Diplo, Rye Rye, ZZT, Crookers) EP

electro and rave heaters

Tear the party up with this effective sampler of electro house cuts from the Solid Sounds compilation. You get Crookers hyped up electro version of Diplo and Rye Rye track "Wassup Wassup(1)" (from Diplo's Blow Your Head EP), AND their anthemic b-more/rave hybrid "Big Money Comin(2)," plus ZZT's synth grinding workout "The Worm(3)," Dr. Kucho's "Patricia Never Leaves The House(4)" with that catchy, bubblin' slap bass, and Popof's intense and entrancing "Serenity(5)." A well rounded selection for the party kids that dance till dawn.
reviewed by snackmaster

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new electro + electro rock + rave / new electro / electro rock / rave - new arrivals

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White Lies
Death (Chase & Status, Crystal Castles) 12"

awesome dubstep remix

UK buzz band White Lies gets an awesome dubstep 2.0 remix from Chase and Status(1). If dubstep is going to infiltrate the larger music scene, this is how it's going to do it. More subdued and structured than its underground counterpart, this version of dubstep utilizes the same basslines and shotgun moments but in a predictable frame. Check the perfectly timed chorus... makes you want to shoot a hipster. B-side keeps the quality up with an equally excellent remix by Crystal Castles.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new rock / new electro + electro rock + rave / dance remixes

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Zdar
Don't U Want (Tiga & Cassius Remixes) 12"

If you ever need to pump up a fashion show, upscale club, or uber-hipster electro-house club, don't leave home without this. Turbo artist Zdar, which features a "Tiga Remix(1)," which is actually made by Tiga & Jasper Dahlback and Cassius remix(2), which is a French electronica duo which Zdar is actually part of. So you can say the production is pretty in-house. A side plays at 45, the flip at 33.
reviewed by C'mish

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new electro + electro rock + rave / various K-Z

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