Wednesday, July 8, 2009

GrooveSource Cycle 161


GrooveSource Cycle 161
Pre-Release: 7/14/2009

General Release: 8/4/2009

SPEC0906 – Andre Sobota “Black Pearl” Spectrum Recordings (UK) – TECHNO

Andre Sobota returns to Spectrum with another tech-bomb. Black Pearl takes us on a slightly tougher and Germanic route compared to his previous outing on Spectrum. Its building synth line and driving deep bassline will have a cross over appeal to a wide range of DJs. Remix duties come courtesy of Spektre, work their usual magic on this which will no doubt make this release a constant in the box of many DJs all over the world... expect massive DJ support.

Feedback:
Joey Beltram - Both cuts are great!! 4/5
Technasia - The spektre remix is my fav 4/5
James Zabiela - Nice stuff, thanks guys :) 4/5
Orde Meikle - very nice - thanx 4/5
Hell - Spektre remix sounds great!!!!!! 4/5
Marco Bailey - prefar the original 3/5
Fergie - Yeah BIG spektre fan wicked mix will play :) HI OLLY HOPE UR WELL X 4/5
Alan Fitzpatrick - Original all the way!!! 5/5
Cisco - 9/10 nice vibes.. both mixes work.. Cisco.
Tom Hades - Very nice remix from Spektre !! 4/5
King Unique - Strong original 4/5
Enzo - Strong release both mixes wicked! 4/5
Karotte - Yes spektre remix is the one for me. love it. 4/5
Nick Warren - Great package, the spektre mix rocks 4/5
Dave Robertson - Original is cool. ta 3/5

SHUSH016 – Jon Pegnato vs. Matty Scoll “Basshole” Shush Music – ELECTRO HOUSE
Shush Music heads, Matty Scoll and Jon Pegnato team up once again with "Basshole". Jackin beats, ripping bass, and a hint of Bmore supplied by Baltimore native Scoll , combine to bring the heat for the summer. The track soon found it's way into the hands of another Bmore native, Charles Feelgood, and quickly became the opening track on his latest Moist Music mix CD, "How Sweet It Is", due out this month. The original mix is accompanied by remixes from Feelgood himself, InStereo Recordings artist Mike Balance, and Prompt Digital label operater Alternative Reality.

*Receiving support from DJs: Crystal Method, Bobby & Klein, Scumfrog, Chris Santiago, Aaron-Carl, Eddie Matos, Hakan Lidbo, Charles Spencer, Jori Hulkkonen, Martin Venetjoki, Angel Alanis, Noah Levine (xlr8r, urb), Bill Weber (Billboard), Jamie J. Sanchez (Billboard), Special Interest

Feedback:
Crystal Method – Full Support. 5/5
Bobby & Klein - Nice and Fidgety, me like!! Thanks for this. 4/5
Hakan Lidbo - yeah! funky drummer is back. classy! very sexy and nasty. i love it. 4/5
Chris Santiago – 4/5
Aaron-Carl - THIS is HEAVY!!! 5/5
Eddie Matos – 4/5
Martin Venetjoki – 4/5
Charles Spencer – 4/5
Noah Levine (xlr8r, urb) – 5/5
Bill Weber (Billboard) - Great Breakdown!! 4/5

PMPD014 – Itzone “Vidas” People Mover Productions – TECHNO
Vidas is a frantic trip through an ion nebula. It moves along with a constant barrage of clicks, kicks, and hits that leave the listener feeling as deep as they do quirky. The lead synth line bounces on the upbeat, while the bass and kick keep this track firmly underground. The Andy Toth Remix takes the groove and draws it out to its final conclusion - a mesmerizing vamp featuring familiar voices from the original, but with a new thump and a varied sample base.

*Receiving support from DJs: Laurent Garnier, Jooris Voorn, Monica Kruse, Nick Holder, Aaron-Carl, DJ Misjah, Lance Desardi, Onionz, Aubrey, Hakan Lidbo, Michel de Hey, Lawnchair Generals, Martin Venetjoki, Tim Thaler (Sonett77 Radio), C. Smooth, Ibiza Global Radio, Noah Levine (xlr8r, urb), Lee Holman, DJ Hyperactive, Naveen G., Ibiza Sonica (Radio), Dee Green, Chris Udoh, Submerge 101, Open Concept Recordings, Fernanda Diaz, Demarco E.P., Bluntafari, Jonra (DesignForm)

Feedback:
Aubrey – Amazing Amazing Amazing.....100% best thing i have heard for ages....!!! love it... really.!! 5/5
Dee Green – Cool Track. 4/5
Lee Holman – 4/5
Demarco E.P. – 5/5
Jonra (DesignForm) – 5/5

RELDZ030 – C-System “Dungeon EP” RELDZ Recordings – TECHNO
Here we are with the 30th release on Croatia's Reldz imprint, this time from Spain's C-System who provides one hell of a shuffly percussive groove with 'Dungeon'. Clocking in at just under six minutes, this has it all with the BPMs not too high but an overall dark feel with a twisted bassline and wicked percussion. Spain's A Paul (owner of the very well received Naked Lunch imprint) provides the first reworking and dark and subby is the order of the game here and this rocks the place!! Mad Hatter's Roman Zawodny is next up with one fierce kick drum and lots of mechanical and reverberated percussion that is definitely for the more spaced out 'avin it dancefloors! Finally DJ Devious delivers a funky tech influenced remix that has a dark distorted bassline just how we love it! This is the ideal track that you can drop at 6 am in a disused warehouse, field nightclub or a festival and it will get the same reaction every time! With such variety on offer hopefully there is something for you all!

*Receiving support from DJs: Dave Clarke, Laurent Garnier, Aubrey, DJ Misjah, Rob Warner, Dee Green, DJ Hyperactive, Andy Toth, Mustafa Avdic

Feedback:
Dave Clarke - My man C-system again! 4/5
Aubrey - Warehouse music...100% love it! 5/5
Rob Warner – Loving this! 5/5
Dee Green – 4/5

Also this week:
DIFD036 – Zarbeat “zar-beats 1.0” Difusion Records
KGB020 – Mostklik “Rhino EP” KGBeats

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

GrooveSource Cycle 160

GrooveSource Cycle 160
Pre-Release: 7/7/2009
General Release: 7/28/2009


DTX056 – House of Stank
Get Up, Yeah!” Dust Traxx Chicago – HOUSE

Dust Traxx returns to the market with yet another hot release from New York City's House of Stank. If you remember last year's release "Make U Jack" well this new one is set to be another barn burner. Christy Love and W. Jeremy have enlisted the aid of two of today's top up and comers to provide us with some remixes that are guaranteed to rock your socks. First up the mighty HiJack (Potty Mouth, Jack Union, Marine Parade...) takes on remix duties and completely destroys it while Stupid Fresh (Toolroom, CR2, Stealth...) follows suit and doesn't dissapoint! Not content with stopping there the HOS also included 2 versions of their soon to be house anthem Summer Fever. Don't even think of passing this release up!


*Receiving support from DJs: Bad Boy Bill, Felix Da Housecat, Robert Owens, Fedde Le Grand, Josh Wink, Stacey Pullen, Andy Smith, Luke Solomon, Sunshine Jones, Bobby & Klein, Tedd Patterson, Mastiksoul, Nick Holder, Anthony "Shake" Shakir, Dave Pezzner, George Morel, Scumfrog, Alex Young, David Penn, Shur I Khan, DJ Misjah, Manuel Sahagun, Russell Deeks @ iDJ, Aaron-Carl, DJ Dealer, Lance Desardi, Jori Hulkkonen, Neil Aline, Martin Venetjoki, Ken ECB, Davidson Ospina, Onionz, Noah Levine (xlr8r, urb), Rob Warner, FM 105.8 Paris, Ibiza Global Radio, Chris Simmonds, Bryan Cox, Deron Delgado, Ricky Ryan, Jason Jinx, Daniel Kyo, Jay West, C. Smooth, DJ Bam Bam, Mark Picchiotti (Billboard), Doc Link, Chris Paul, Alland Byallo, Angel Alanis, Chris Udoh, Fabien Kamb, Lenny Vega, Special Interest, Ale Castro, Frandanski

Feedback:
Bad Boy Bill – 4/5
Robert Owens - love the movement in this track (original), string are really cool. 4/5
Stacey Pullen - classic chicago bump with bleeps. will support. 4/5
Bobby & Klein - Really into this: strong package! Loving this and will try it out at my next show! Thanks 4/5
Fedde Le Grand – 4/5
Nick Holder - Quirky & bumpy goodness! Will support! Fun track! Very fresh indeed! 5/5
Alex Young - HiJack Remix its a Bomb! Love it! 5/5
Aaron-Carl - TUNE!!!. 4/5
Ibiza Global Radio – Support!!! 5/5
Martin Venetjoki – 5/5
Russell Deeks @ iDJ - Traxx back in the game, best news I've had all weekend! 4/5 is for the package as a whole but liking orig mix of Get Up Yeah and Alternative Mix of Summer Fever the best. 4/5
C. Smooth - will spin this itchy & scratchy,warm groove on my radio show Live from London on Nova Radio in Germany. 5/5
DJ Dealer – Dirty! 5/5
Noah Levine (xlr8r, urb) – 5/5
Deron Delgado - Nice!! Electro, jackin' house without being over the top and annoying. Great stuff. 4/5
DJ Bam Bam – 5/5
Rob Warner - Nice work. Cool track. 5/5
Ricky Ryan – 5/5
Mark Picchiotti (Billboard) - The groove on this is WICKED! I'll be bangin it a lot! 4/5
Chris Paul - funky groove with a great acid feel I will definitely support this one! 4/5
Ale Castro – 5/5


DCREC038 – Phill & City Walkers “High and Deep” DeepClass Records – DEEP HOUSE
Phill Dirty & City Walkers From Belgrade, Serbia give us "High and Deep" in his original version takes sounds from many places and they get the better deephouse, flirting with tech and jazz sounds.It's very recommded for any moment.The album goes plus remixes by Jimmy & Fer Ferrari from Spain and David Velez & Andres Ceballos from Colombia.

*Receiving support from DJs: Laurent Garnier, Eddie Matos, Hakan Lidbo, Shur I Khan. Jori Hulkkonen, Onionz, DJ Misjah, Lawnchair Generals, Kirby, Manuel Sahagun, Ibiza Global Radio, Ibiza Sonica, Jay West, Ale Castro, Fernanda Diaz, Pablo Varela, Fabien Kamb, Special Interest, Mr Jones, Da Funk, Be Lanuit, Tovar, Umber

Feedback:
Eddie Matos – 4/5
Onionz - HOT! EXCELLENT PRODUCTION! 5/5
Shur I Khan - good stuff. 4/5
Kirby - Nice one, will play ! lovin the vocal bits and chords. 4/5
Ibiza Global Radio – 5/5
Ibiza Sonica – 4/5
Ale Castro – 5/5
Fabien Kamb – 5/5
Pablo Varela – 4/5
Mr Jones - good track thanks will play. 5/5
Da Funk – 4/5
Umber – 4/5


UNION016 – Natasza and Oscarsix “3 Seconds EP” Union Recordings – HOUSE
We've got something for EVERYONE this time around. Union Recordings is the first label to offer multiple remixes from the producers ALL AROUND THE WORLD. We have 7 remixes of Natasza and Oscarsix. One shout-out I'd like to make is to a Union newcomer, Edmund! I don't know who taught this guy how to produce, but his styles are OFF THE HOOK! I couldn't believe my ears when I cued up his track and started feelin’ the vibe from his Sax mix. This is the one track that makes you want to grab a cold drink and hit the floor for some top-quality jakin'. Other producers include Chris Quadrant with that mellowwww deep sound you all know and love, our boy ANHANGUERA with another sick joint, Combined doin it up again, Lagroove making waves as usual, and J. Caprice who we will be seeing more of in the near future. This is the remix EP that will get you ready for the summer. Dope beats, dope producers, and good times. 3 Seconds is the one under the sun. Go Natasza and Oscarsix!!

*Receiving support from DJs: Charles Feelgood, Dave Pezzner, Sunshine Jones, Onionz, Anthony "Shake" Shakir, Aaron-Carl, Davidson Ospina, Lance Desardi, Ken ECB, Chris Simmonds, Noah Levine (xlr8r, urb), Kinky Movement, Ibiza Global Radio, Daniel Kyo, Jay West, David Hollands, Fer Ferrari, Mark Picchiotti (Billboard), Fernanda Diaz, Chris Udoh, Demarco E.P., Anthony Molina

Feedback:
Aaron-Carl - This is soulful, funky and SMOOTH!!! I will definitely break this track..! 5/5
Noah Levine (xlr8r, urb) – 5/5
Ibiza Global Radio – 4/5
Demarco E.P. – 5/5


Also this week:
DFDIGI024 – Paul Anthony “Callie” Dirty Fabric Digital
MIZ031 – Martin Stork “Medalion EP” Mizumo Music


AnD Press Releases:
LMZ014 – Tom Neville, Guy Williams, Bones “Black Rabbit EP” Love Minus Zero

Nice Coverage on Dance Music Hub

Friday, June 26, 2009

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GrooveSource Cycle 159


GrooveSource Cycle 159
Pre-Release Date 6/30/2009
General Release Date 7/21/2009


PP014 Dee Green (aka FDK) “Essential Buzzin' Remixed” Prosthetic Pressings – TECHNO
Prosthetic Pressings is back once again with yet another in your face release. Essential Buzzin' was a high voltage minimal release from Italian producer Dee Green and with our next release we present to you Essential Buzzin' REMIXED! We've had all four tracks remixed/revisioned by some of today's hottest up and comers. The duo from Portugal known as Re:Axis (Ultra, Renaissance, Autist, Lazerslut, Monocline, Piso) takes on Ka', Germany's Kaufmann & Ferdinand (Kaufe Musik, A Squared) completely destroyed Silly Brain, Detroit's own Andy Toth (Poker Flat, Jive, NovaMute, People Mover Productions and one of the founding members of the Detroit Grand Pubahs) turns in a minimal funk version of Brain Wash, while Twisted Roller was updated and properly turned out by the master himself Dee Green. Dee has taken his profession very seriously for the past 20 years and is one of the most ambitious artists out there today. Look out for him and Prosthetic Pressings in 2009 and beyond as major plans for world domination are already in full effect.


*Receiving support from DJs: Richie Hawtin, Pete Tong, Nico de Ceglia, Laurent Garnier, Danny Tenaglia, Dave Clarke, Dubfire, Sharam, Chris Liebing, Luca Bacchetti, Davide Squillace, Slam, Anja Schneider, Hernan Cattaneo, DJ Behrouz, Charles Webster, Nick Holder, Ken Ishii, F.E.X., Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe), Heiko Laux (Kazleramt), Francesco Farfa, DJ Misjah, Tony Senghore, Lenny Dee, Onionz, Neil Aline, Savas Pascalidis, Submerge 101, Jake Childs, Naveen G., Noah Levine (xlr8r, urb), Chris Simmonds, Lee Holman, Aubrey, Fer Ferrari, Colin Zyskowski (People Move Productions), Jonra (DesignForm)

Radio Coverage: Radio 1, Nova Radio, Ibiza Global Radio, Ibiza Sonica, No Territory (http://www.xfmdublin.com/), Forest FM, Juice FM, Red Dragon FM, Kiss FM,

Forthcoming reviews: XLR8R, Big Shot Magazine, Little White Earbuds, Resident Advisor, iDJ

Feedback:
Nico de Ceglia - I like it, Andy Toth and Re:Axis are my favourite mixes. I'll pass it on to Pete (Tong). 5/5
Richie Hawtin – 4/5
Dubfire – Re:Axis & Toth! 5/5
Nick Holder – Toth remix is super groovy and deep! Feeling this cut! Kauffman & Ferdinand mix is just the right amount of dirt and tech! Re:Axis mix is a deep and dark track with a nice dose of funk! 5/5
Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - yes! woot! 4/5Hernan Cattaneo – good stuff. 5/5
Onionz - i like this tune. deep weird. different. nice one. The Dee Green Re-Work is 1991 techno all over again. full support! 5/5
DJ F.E.X. – Re:Axis mix sounds good, will try it. 5/5
Noah Levine (xlr8r, urb) – possible review for xlr8r. 5/5
Aubrey - nice tight groove. very smooth 5/5
Naveen G. - awesome sounds and rolling tech. 4/5
Francesco Farfa - very good tecno. 5/5
Lee Holman – Full support on No Territory! 4/5
Savas Pascalidis – 4/5
Jake Childs – 5/5
Fer Ferrari – 5/5
Jonra (DesignForm) – 5/5

ANM018 – Tony Senghore “Anathema” Anonym – ELECTRO HOUSE
It is footloose, forward thinking and quite often a bit odd. Sprinkled with curiosity for exploring new ways to the purpose of making people shuffle their tired feet. Pugnacious, belligerent and slightly gung-ho with a definite taste for blood. What do we speak of you ask? Well it could only be the music of Tony Senghore. Tony has a diverse discography that counts up in the hundreds. It is colourful and full of contrasts. Never reluctant, always different. Out side of his own productions, remix treatment has been given to a wide range of artists like Bodyrox, Audiobullys, Lady Sovereign, Ladytron, Bent, Til West, Portobella, Syndicated People, John Dahlback, and many more.

*Receiving support from DJs: Erick Morillo, Fedde Le Grand, Miles Maeda, Joshua (Iz), Bobby & Klein, Charles Spencer, Peter Hook (New Order), Jori Hulkkonen, Noah Levine (xlr8r, urb), Chuck Daniels, Martin Venetjoki, Lawnchair Generals, Ken ECB, Davidson Ospina, Nate Manic, Alex Arnout, Chris Udoh, Special Interest, Kinky Movement, Angel Alanis, Andy Kastanas (Billboard)

Feedback:
Erick Morillo – THANKS! 4/5
Fedde Le Grand – 4/5
Bobby & Klein - This is a really spooky track...Thanks for sending. 4/5
Jori Hulkkonen - tony is my hero... what a great track this is, can't wait to play it out! 5/5
Special Interest - double fantastic! 5/5
Chris Udoh - Just more sickness WOW ! 5/5
Martin Venetjoki – 4/5
Charles Spencer (Loveslap) – 5/5
Peter Hook (New Order) – 4/5
Noah Levine (xlr8r, urb) – 5/5

SSR030 – Jimmy & Fer Ferrari “Coast to Coast EP” So Sound Recordings – DEEP HOUSE
Flying from Coast to Coast conducted by DeepClass head honchos Jimmy & Fer Ferrari in this beautiful deep and melodic EP. The 3 tracks on this release will surely make you feel like flying high!. Big room Deepness & lush! Jimmy & Fer Ferrari's productions have received support and plays from big jocks such as: Laurent Garnier, Dubfire, Mark Farina, Dimitri from Paris, Danny Tenaglia and many more.

*Receiving support from DJs: Charles Webster, Aaron-Carl, Anthony "Shake" Shakir, Eddie Matos, Francesco Farfa, Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe), Davidson Ospina, Manuel Sahagun, Jay West, Dee Green, C. Smooth, ibiza Global Radio, Raoul Belmans, Russell Deeks @ iDJ, Daniel Kyo, Chris Simmonds, Spettro, Mark Picchiotti (Billboard), Chris Paul, Special Interest, Frandanski, Fabien Kamb, Da Funk, Umber, Demarco E.P., Maxi Aubert, Anthony Molina, Mr Jones

Feedback:
Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - chuggy. heavy. heady! amaaazing! 5/5
Onionz – i like this. a little less pumping but musically it’s got an emotional feel to it. will play. 4/5
Francesco Farfa – nice! 4/5
Eddie Matos – 4/5
Manuel Sahagun - Awesome as always! This guys are on fire. So Sound releasing the best stuff around! 5/5
C. Smooth - will spin this on his radio show Live from London on Nova Radio. 4/5
ibiza Global Radio – 5/5
Dee Green - Up front grv still deep you up! 4/5
Daniel Kyo - Hey chicos muy buen ep!lo pondre seguro! 5/5
Chris Paul - great track. love the sweeps. awesome chunky groove. 5/5
Demarco E.P. - Excellent ep!!!. Jimmy and Fer Ferrari are a guarantee of good taste and musical excellence. Full support. 5/5
Da Funk - great old skoolish vibe all over the e.p.! will play for sure! 5/5
Spettro - love it. deeeep, interesting, bumpin yet subtle. very well done. 4/5
Fabien Kamb - A really outstanding package from my mates Jimmy and Fernando - my sincere compliments guys. Flight 4020 is pure intelligence. 5/5
Russell Deeks @ iDJ – Solid. 4/5
Frandanski - nice dubby vibe,sounds cool. 4/5
Mr Jones - i like flanger flight best on the release, has a better flow than the others. 5/5

SHR005 – Luckystars “Equinox” Support House Records – DEEP HOUSE
Russian producers have been in the Cosmos for a long time, but the Moscow duet Luckystars has been there before all of them. It's a Deep House best tradition, an amazing combination of groove and aesthetics, is giving the birth to the light mood, like the light from the faraway star. Remixes from Bar BQ & Ksky supplement the release and show the best creative alliance between Moscow and Petersburg.

*Receiving support from DJs: Laurent Garnier, Grant Nelson, Onionz, Francesco Farfa, DJ Misjah, DJ Pope, Eddie Matos, C.Smooth, Noah Levine (xlr8r, urb), Ibiza Sonica (Radio), Chris Paul, Dee Green, Spettro, Daniel Kyo, Demarco E.P., Fabien Kamb, Da Funk, Dj Cooccer

Feedback:
Laurent Garnier – that's the one for me (original) will play a lot. 4/5
Grant Nelson - Great! Very nice. in the bag! 4/5
Onionz – IM FEELIN THIS. NICE SOUND GOOD MUSIC FULL SUPPORT. 4/5
Francesco Farfa - beautiful elegant tech house. 5/5
DJ Pope - Deep techy track I can work with this. 4/5
Eddie Matos – 4/5
C. Smooth - will spin this on his radio show Live from London on Nova Radio. 4/5
DJ Misjah - great rec. love all 3 mixes. 4/5
Dee Green - Very nice deep house, great synth work. 4/5
Chris Paul - Awesome vibe. almost like Dennis Ferrer meets Terry Lee Brown. 5/5
Ibiza Sonica (Radio) - Love it. Full suport from here. 5/5
Noah Levine (xlr8r, urb) – 4/5
Spettro - beautiful, dreamy, and i'm dancing. very well done. 4/5
Daniel Kyo - Great as usual Andrey! 4/5
Demarco E.P. - Escellent Ep, with excellent remixes by BarBQ and Ksky. Full support. 5/5
Fabien Kamb - BarBQ's remix is my fav here - a very lush groove and a really beautiful deepness in this cut. Support. 5/5
Da Funk - lovely! full support! 5/5
Dj Cooccer – very nice track! 4/5
Also this week:
AMR011 – RedDish “Aprendiste” Atmosfera
NS008 – Rampage “War EP” Nightshifters
RCP019 – Emma De Seze “Bambi” Racecar Productions

AnD Press Releases:
OBDIG026 – David E Sugar “Dead Connection” Oblio Recordings

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Masterbeat and Soundscan


Masterbeat's reporting integration with Soundscan has been completed and we will be an official Soundscan reporting retailer starting this weekend. I know this has been an important item for many label partners and we’re now happy to report that all of our (and your) sales will be contributing to Soundscan sales data (both US and international).