|
LATEST REVIEWS ::
INTERGALACTIC SOUL
DJ Spinna [ Papa/Shanachie ]
Spinna drops a starchasing longplayer of cosmic Hop'n'Soul for Papa on one side of the water and Shanachie on the other. Sweet melodies colour his songs nicely, but the whole of "Intergalactic Soul" is on one key driven space soul level, which makes for difficult listening at times. "Peace & Quiet" features Stephanie McKay, whose content vocals are laid over beautiful strings and shuffly beats. "Computer Love" is a cover of the Kraftwerk fave, with fattened beats, revocodered vocals andscratches. Smiley neo soul.
BETWEEN YESTERDAY AND TOMORROW
Art Bleek [ Loungin' ]
Art Bleek's debut album brings us flavoursome Neo Jazz with trad touches and electric flourishes, alongside cultured downtempo grooves. His compositions tend to drift along quite nicely, but occasionally don't engage the listener properly. "Phillie's Special Delight" is a flowery fluted number, where a fat sax and lively percussion also join in the fun. "Early Memory" should stick in the mind, due to its amazing violin work and flute thoughts. "Between Yesterday And Tomorrow" is an accomplished debut of exptremely musical compositions.
ELECTROLUSH
V/A - [ Om ]
OM jump on the electronic House bandwagon with their premier "Electrolush" compilation. 'Electro' has been the sound de jour for the trend chasing House massive for a while, but to be fair to Om, they've managed to pick up some good tunes. Disc one features Landshark's lustful "Dangerous" and Solid Groove's slack jawed yet pummelling "This Is Sick" which probably shouldn't count as 'Electro', but are good all the same. The second CD hits harder with numbers like ?me's ubiquitous "Rej" and Claude Von Stroke's pointed overhauling of Andy Caldwell's "Warrior". What's next? A Jazz House revival?
GRAND SLAM
Richard Dorfmeister Vs Madrid De Los Austrias [ G-Stone ]
Dorfmeister teams up with Pogo and Heinz of MDLA here, and the three of them deliver a crop of original tunes and remixes. The smooth electronic grooviness of D and MDLA's production work is their strong point, but on occasions the trio's work veers into bland territory. Run of mill percussion, groovin' bass work and primed strings make the noises on D & MDLA's Dub of Zero 7's "In The Waiting Line". "Schnitz" is a fine original production, where smile-inducing guitars carry the unsure keys and to the point beats through. Discoeysoulyfunkifiedjazzyvibedgrooviness!
TWO/THREE
Dabrye [ Ghostly ]
"Two/Three" is an LP of nicely warped Hop from Dabrye and various MCs. Space Hop backdrops and pointful samples rule, which isn't a bad thing, but Dabrye does have you occasionally yearning for something a little more organic. A heavin' bass, theatrical strings and incredulous synths meet behind Doom's sombre vocals on "Air". AG tells his tale on "My Life",backed up by keys of hope and weather beaten chords. Ghost Hop for the next generation!
AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO ANSWER
Quantic [ Tru Thoughts ]
Will 'Quantic' Holland returns with probably his finest LP to date. It only features nine tracks, but the album glows courtesy of funked out bites and hoppy numbers. Title track "An Announcement To Answer" sees bell shaped
keys and beaming guitars put in their place by kickin' drums. "Politik Society" is a gorgeous Puerto Rican vibed ditty, where Noelle 'Rebirth'
Scaggs lays her tuneful vocals over a refreshing musical backdrop. Quantic has grown as a producer over the years and this evidence suggests that Holland is still improving, despite having already reached lofty heights.
RECENT REVIEWS ::
- Defected InThe House Eivissa 2006 (Defected/In The House)
v/a
- Stars
malena p?rez
- 40 Miles
indigo jones
- Vertical Clearance
calvin keys
- Horror In Sudan
the voice aka charles matlock
- Start To Move Album Sampler
elizabeth shepherd trio
- Higher Skies
alessandro oliviero feat. heidi vogel
- Can U Rock EP
product of society
- Your Fantasy EP
dan curtin
all reviews »
COMMUNITY NEWS ::
Crater Tech Magazine relaunches with a new focus...
07/25/2006 : Crater Tech started in 1998 and have evolved into a solid formation of ideas. Our focus is on underground and intelligent music that we love and admire. Crater Tech began as only reviewing current material and quickly got involved with interviews of our favorites artists. We have collected a lot of data about selected artists and are very pleased to have a new vision, which you will hopefully enjoy. Inside you will find everything from House to Hip-hop to Ambient. Our tastes are broad ranged and reflect a wider passion for music than just one genre, we hope you enjoy this rebirth.
http://www.cratertech.com
DJ Timeline delivers a sublime Remix for 'Sex...'
06/28/2006 : DJ Timeline of Play It Tonight Records is said to have delivered this sexy electro remix to The Undah-Dub's track "He had sex with a white girl!" Schedule for release in late August 2006, the original track has already generated a lot of buzz when it was released to a select few top New York DJ's at the end of 2005. Decibel NYC would not say who else is doing the remixes but assured us that the package will include a few more surprises.
http://www.decibelnyc.com
Identity Crisis makes their debut on H.S.R.
06/21/2006 : Identity Crisis is poised to release their single "Big poppa's dream" on Harlem Station Recordings at the end of august 2006. Be prepared to be taken... it's different, it's a journey, it's HSR.
http:www.harlemstationrecordings.com
Decibel NYC re-releases first ever single.
06/18/2006 : I Didn't Say It - the first single ever release on Decibel NYC is getting the digital treatment and being re-released sometime in early august 2006. Produced and remixed by The Undah-Dub, this 'voyeuristic' little EP will set your spine tingling on the dance floor while you hear the whispers.
http://www.decibelnyc.com
Official launch date of Harlem Station Recordings
06/12/2006 : The official launch date for this brand new label is set and locked for a july 25th 2006 main opening.
The label will lay the foundation for a defining and lasting legacy by venturing into the beaten paths of the deep and soulful sounds of the new harlem house music scene.
http://www.harlemstationrecordings.com
all news »
|
|
Decibel NYC Recordings
LinkRoll
• decibelnyc.com
• decibelnyc.telldat.com
• harlemstationrecordings.com
• undah-dub.com
• khaimar.com
• digitalvinylrecordings.com
• eclecticcommons.com
• telldat.com
• burken.com
• djjohnalvarado.com
• diamondbleau.com
• jamznyc.com
• cratertech.com
• kvym.net
• beatport.com
Harlem Station Recordings
|
