Manalogue

Hazel, the feisty female rapper from Fukkk Offf’s ‘More Than Friends’, is back with ‘In Da Club’
under the shimmering guise of ENTYCE to make your ‘body move to the bass and the beat.’ This
time out it’s a straight non stop electro-disco workout courtesy of COCO MACHETE‘s own Fukkk
Offf on the remix. Driving directly at summer classic status this release is a nice twist and turn
away from the darker sounds of winter.

I was pretty pumped to see FUKKK OFFF on remix duty and was pleasantly surprised that the cut was more disco than banger with more club parts than I’m used to. It’s true. It’s a tune that should get the ladies swingin, which as any DJ would tell you, is the key ingredient to a successful night.

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MP3: Entyce – In Da Club (Fukkk Offf remix)

Grab the 320 from beatport.

I’m feeling the techno and tech house (from the last post) so I dimmed the lights and turned the volume up.

Fresh off his hiatus in Berlin, DEREK MARIN has returned to the studio to turn out his second release on the SUBTRAK imprint. The title track of the “D In To D Out” EP is a slow burning Tech House rainmaker with catchy synths laid over a carefully layered bed of echoeing breakbeats and rolling bass rhythms. Derek, never content with one version, contributes the bass wobbled Sideview Remix and the stripped down Platonik Remix with is sure to be a late night crowd pleaser. This one’s working for me.

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MP3: Derek Marin – D In To D Out (Platonik remix)

The MANITOBA ELECTRONIC MUSIC EXHIBITION is the first proper electronic music festival to grace Winnipeg. I admit, I dreamed of organizing something similar so I’m super glad to be part of it.  From June 17 to 20 the city will get their dance on with a huge local DJ showcase opening the festival. LOTEK and Manalogue will throw it down as THE SHAKE. We’ve been tag-teaming for over four years now in the clubs and on our radio show of the same name.

The festival itself will cater to house, techno, and dubstep so I feel a bit compelled to stick to these styles. The thing is though, when Lotek and I play, we’re all over the map so I hope we can continue down that path.

Passes for the four-day event are a steal at only $40. To wet your lips, here are a few tracks that coincidentally came in time for MEME.

My wife still can’t believe I play this track and in fact, opened THE SHAKE with it one week. I love this tune – it embraces dub and all its warmth with enough pans and echoes to keep one floating for days. Find DUBMATIX here.

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MP3: Dubmatix feat. Linval Thompson – Peace & Love (Nate Wize – 4 On The Floor Remix)

NOAH PRED carves a different path on his re-working of Dopamine with a darker, noisier vision that is more in line with his own Thoughtless imprint’s interpretation of techno. Science fictional machinations whirl around deep synth pads and a much less amiable version of Jubilee’s original bass line. The results will have dance floors treading through a syrupy haze of early AM speaker dust. Courtesy of HIDDEN RECORDINGS.

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MP3: Jubilee – Dopamine (Noah Pred remix)

This next remix from Noah Pred comes from BLAQ RECORDS. The remix remains mechanical, which is true to form for Pred, but is playful and alive with the warmth of analogue bubbles.

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MP3: Soundspace – Strange Mechanics (Noah Pred remix)

It’s cliche I know, but how could this track not be perfect for summer?

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MP3: Breakbot – Iron Zombie (NEUS remix)

NEUS (New Experimental for Universal Sound) came together in 2007 in Corsica, France from the creative mind of Gael Guidicelli.

Call it robotdisco. minimal, emotronic, ambient, hard electro or call it whatever you like, NEUS’s versatility, accuracy and improvisation is what keeps his music fresh. Already having the support from SebastiAn and Busy P of Ed Banger Records, NEUS is on his way to be a big name.

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MP3: NEUS – Orchestra of Insomnia

LUCY LO sent a couple of remixes our way after finding one of her latest tunes found its way onto the last post from YYZ RECORDS. I’m glad she found us because I’m always looking for sultry tech house. Who isn’t right?

The first, I’d say is a bit more techno than house capturing tribal rhythms from digital ancestors. The second track LL gives the remix treatment to fellow Canadians BORRACHO. It’s another tribal gathering although I’d venture to say it goes a bit deeper. Follow the SOUNDCLOUD links if you’d like to take a trip into a dark concrete forest.

Terror Tone – Mumba Dub (Lucy ‘Lo Remix) by Lucy ‘Lo

¡BORRACHO! – Soviet Holiday (Lucy ‘Lo Remix) by RuralRouteRecords

One of my favourite labels last year was a relatively new imprint. YYZ RECORDS out of Toronto sent some brilliant material our way. This year’s no different. Case in point, here’s their latest – a single from JEREMY GLENN inspired by 80s R&B shimmer and gloss. I’m especially fond of the remixes from the package. Here’s the rundown in point form:

• DVAS takes their interpretation back another decade to a disco playground.
• LUCY LO drops a touch of acid house into her remix.
• MODERN ARTIFACTS go deep and slow the jam down.
• PANIC BOMBER, as indicated by their remix title, takes the track underground.

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MP3: Jeremy Glenn – Mysterious Lover (Lucy Lo edit)

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MP3: Jeremy Glenn – Mysterious Lover (Modern Artifacts remix)

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MP3: Jeremy Glenn – Mysterious Lover (Panic Bomber Techno remix)

MR. GEOGRAPHY and DAN SOLO make PIRANHA PIRANHA. They make dubstep, dnb, and hail from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. You dig? Of course you do! I always blah blah blah about how great they are, and how shocked I am that dubstep and bass music has taken off in this town. On CJSW or in the clubs, a wobble or a n amen break is not such a shocking appearance. This remix mashes the moody slow-down of Fever Ray with the JUMP UP sound of Drum and Bass.

Fever Ray – If I Had A Heart (Piranha Piranha’s Grownup Jumpup Mix) (new link)

Enjoy and all that! Recently Dan Solo recorded a mix at GIANT 45 on 17th ave here in Calgary and shared it with the world…. and now it looks like it’s going to be a regular thing. A-mac hits up Vol. 2 with some tech-ier sounds. ENJOY!

Vol1 by Dan Solo

Vol2 by A-Mac

I can’t really say I’m a fan of Dutch House which would probably offend the original producer of this track. The thing is, so many people love the stuff I might as well show you something new(ish) from SIDNEY SAMSON.

“Shut Up & Let It Go” is everything that you’d expect – it’s a monster of a tune with some incredible remixes. The standout track from the single is from BAR9 who delivers bass like no other. That’s for you to check out elsewhere.

Here’s a remix from JACOB PLANT who keeps the Dutch influence but adds a tweak or two of electro power chords. The single is out on CR2 RECORDS and you can grab the package from iTunes

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MP3: Sidney Sampson Feat. Lady Bee – Shut Up and Let It Go (Jacob Plant Remix)

It’s impossible to get away from the robotdisco. Not that I’m complaining, in fact, if I could describe my musical preferences in a single word, that would be it. Well, maybe I’d add a few key genres slash descriptions because there’s no need to paint myself into a musical corner. No no.

SCION A/V‘s latest promo package is full of robot juice, ideal for dancing. I’m listening to the Bryan Jones remix right now and the acid lines are sending me through space and time. I might as well start with this tune then…

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MP3: Roy Davis Jr. Feat. Bear Who? – Rock Lights (Bryan Jones remix)

Atlanta’s Treasure Fingers gives his take on “Rock Lights” with some of the classic glitch, stutter and urgency that has made him a consistent killer in the nu disco scene. Starting the track off with a basic beat and a tiny tease of Bear Who?’s vocal line, Treasure Fingers keeps the party going.

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MP3: Roy Davis Jr. Feat. Bear Who? – Rock Lights (Treasure Fingers remix)

London electro duo Mighty Mouse bring up the crunch of the bassline and add a sci-fi cinematic touch to “Rock Lights.” On their nearly eight-minute interpretation they let the momentum build slowly before bringing in the hook on a sparkling wave of synth. From there the track belongs in the realm of warm-hearted robotdisco with an extra celestial groove.

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MP3: Roy Davis Jr. Feat. Bear Who? – Rock Lights (Mighty Mouse remix)

DAN MCKIE, label boss and head honcho of 1980 RECORDINGS sent over his latest. It’s getting support from heavy hitters such as Fatboy Slim. You remember him don’t you?

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MP3: Dan Mckie – Arabian Robot (Robotwon Remix)

This remix is straight forward electro but make sure to check out the FISH DON’T DANCE remix from beatport. It’s all wobbly, like being drunk in a park. Sometimes it’s fun bouncing around like you’re five again.