The Weekly Roundup: July 30, 2010

The Weekly Roundup: July 30, 2010

30 July, 2010 | 7.37AM

• Written by: Beatportal
• Filed under: Music News: weekly roundup

Keeping up with the deluge of new releases is never easy. That’s why we’ve put together this handy cheat sheet to some of the week’s biggest releases from all corners of the dance-music spectrum.

Read on for hot new releases—including many tracks you’ll find exclusively at Beatport—from Jovicii (John Dahlback, Avicii and Andy P.), Umek, Steve Angello, Kaiserdisco, Tiger Stripes, Heartthrob, Ellen Allien, Hot Natured, and more!

Beatport Exclusives

Jovicii feat. Andy P, ‘Don’t Hold Back’ [Mutants]

They don’t come much bigger than this: John Dahlback, Avicii and Andy P. combine forces to deliver a truly mammoth release on Dahlback’s own imprint, Mutants. Avicii’s recent cuts ‘My Feelings For You’ and ‘I Feel Love’ garnered critical acclaim, and Dahlback has had similar success with ‘Bon Bon’ and ‘Bingo’. Together with Andy P., ‘Don’t Hold Back’ exceeds expectations.

Secret Cinema, ‘Pass the Dutchie’ [Mistakes Music]

Mr. Léger is expanding his Mistakes imprint, offering outside producers and remixers a spot in the limelight. There have been no sacrifices in the quality of music, as heard on these two club bangers. Secret Cinema serves up ‘Pass The Dutchie,’ with equal production from man of the moment, Ramon Tapia. Rising star Reset Robot lends a rockin’ techno remix to the B-side.

Steve Angello, ‘Knas’ [Size]

Having spent the last year hidden deep in Steve Angello’s arsenal, ‘Knas’ finally sees the light of day. Already getting spins from Pete Tong and Alex Metric on Radio 1, you’d better believe the hype. With minimal beats mixed to perfection and a killer synth stab glued neatly onto a wobbling bass line, ‘Knas’ will be creating havoc on a dance floor near you for a long time to come.

Kaiserdisco, ‘Jaana’ [Kling Klong]

Kaiserdisco have made it big time with releases on MBF, Drumcode, Terminal M, Style Rockets, and Micro.fon, in addition to providing remixes for Booka Shade, Extrawelt, Rainer Weichhold, and more. Their latest monstrous tech house trip, ‘Jaana,’ is sure to pack the floor. The EP also features remixes from Carlo Lio and Cashmere, neither of whom disappoint.

Tiger Stripes vs. Exodus, ‘Together Forever’ [Toolroom Records]

For his debut single on Toolroom Records, Sweden’s Tiger Stripes takes the infamous sample from Exodus’s original ‘Together Forever’ and fuses it with his undeniably slick production, resulting in a sure-fire club bomb.

Umek, ‘Responding To Dynamic Remixes’ [1605]

In the midst of an already scorching summer, Umek’s 1605 label continues to bring the heat with another remix package for the ‘Responding to Dynamic’ album. Joey Beltram, Christian Smith, Spektre and Tomy DeClerque each take a turn twisting the tracks. With these unbelievable remix artists all on one package, it’s fairly certain that there’s something to please any techno head.

Oxia & Eric Borgo, ‘Late Variations’ EP [8Bit]

Following his successful ‘Sun Step’ EP on 8Bit, Oxia teams up with Eric Borgo once again for a solid two-track release right in time for the festival season. ‘Late Variations’ is funky and moody, whereas ‘Plastic Bed’ takes it up a notch, working in snares, a vocal hook and chord stabs. Two massive tools for the floor.

Heartthrob, ‘Setting Up’ [Minus]

In Heartthrob’s world, the dancefloor is his lover; his romantic tale is one of emotion and sonic seduction. His expertly produced pieces whisper sweet nothings into your ear while the wind from the bass bin blows on your neck. Heartthrob knows exactly what he is doing, and his latest release for Minus is poised to keep crowds swooning.

Ellen Allien, ‘Our Utopie’ [Bpitch Control]

The second single from Ellen Allien’s ‘Dust’ album, ‘Our Utopie’ radiates the carnage, joy and outdoor fun of summer, embodying a proper party in the best weather imaginable. These are down and dirty dancefloor grooves set to keep the heat rising. It’s always special to hear a new release from the lady behind Bpitch, and as expected, these four tracks do not disappoint.

Hot Natured, ‘Equilibrium’ [Culprit]

‘Equilibrium,’ the latest collaboration from Jamie Jones and Lee Foss (aka Hot Natured), has already scored Mixmag’s Tune of the Month, DJ Mag’s Killer Cut, and spins on Radio 1. This EP showcases much of Hot Natured’s signature cosmic techno, with distorted vocals layered over wonky synths to produce warm, sexy, spacey funk.

Gorge, ‘Freaky Flies’ EP [Systematic]

When thinking of who has recently influenced and enriched the deep house and tech house scenes massively, it’s hard to overlook one name: Gorge. Following many co-productions with Nick Curly, excellent remixes for Steve Lawler, Chelonis R. Jones and Solomun, and, of course, his big club hit ‘Cassiande’ for Freerange, Gorge returns with a new EP for Systematic, capturing all the sweet dance floor sounds he’s known and loved for.

Featured Releases

Jimmy Edgar, ‘XXX’ [K7]

Detroiter and former Warp signee Jimmy Edgar has a new label, K7, and a new sound. Or is that an old sound? Moving away from the IDM detailing of earlier releases, he sinks deep into slinky electro-funk that’s sure to please fans of Drexciya, Dam-Funk, and even Chromeo.

Klute, ‘Music for Prophet’ [Commercial Suicide]

Klute’s first album in two years is just as immense, deep and heavy as his previous offerings. 100% dancefloor friendly, the album is rife with huge, crushing drum & bass anthems including ‘Buy More Now’ (featuring Dom & Roland), ‘Ashram’, and equally melodic offerings including ‘Melt’ and ‘Son of Sam’.

Rocha, ‘Feel the Love’/’Night Music’ [International Feel]

Fresh from Uruguay’s International Feel, home to DJ Harvey and Hungry Ghost, comes the second EP from the mysterious figure known only as Rocha. ‘Feel the Love’ and ‘Night Music’ are both dreamy, Balearic numbers as weightless as the rising moon; Greg Wilson, Welcome Strangers, and Tigersushi’s Joakim offer remixes with added muscle.

Various, ‘Skool of Thought Presents Natural Selection’ [Against the Grain]

This massive compilation comes to you directly from Skool of Thought, part owner and operator of the breakbeat record label Against the Grain. The army of tracks on this release keep to the low frequency theme with nu skool breaks and occasional dubstep seasonings. Grab the comp on Beatport, and check the Against the Grain website for the free mixset.

On, ‘Something That Has Form and Something That Does Not’ [Type]

On’s Sylvain Chauveau and Steven Hess team up with Austrian experimental hero Fennesz, who takes their brushed percussion and abstracted improv and gives it an ambient rework; the results lie somewhere between dreamy chillout fantasias and the full-bore intensity of Sunn O))).

Bart B More, ‘Brap’ [Boysnoize]

Dutch dirt-dealer Bart B More is murdering global dance floors with his latest single, ‘Brap’. The electro chorus and catchy chopped vocal stab will make the sea of hands rise up to the air. It’s an instant chaos-maker, but if that isn’t enough, try out the ‘Brapapella’ version for a little comedic effect.

Spotlight Features

FEATURED CHART: Joey Negro

The many faces of Joey Negro are revealed in his latest top 10, an eclectic mix of house, indie dance, electronica and deep house. Joey Negro aka Dave Lee’s ability to mix a wide variety of tracks seamlessly into a set is what amazes his fans. A hugely respected producer, Negro uses his DJing talents as a sound bed for tweaking his musical creations to perfection. Always playing out around the world, check out what is buzzing for the man at the forefront of the global scene.

FEATURED CHART: Claude VonStroke

Always playing house music that’s a bit left-of-center, Claude VonStroke is one of the top DJs in the world (not to mention an amazing producer and head of dirtybird records). His latest chart features 10 selections of bumpin’ house music, sharp-as-a-knife tech house, and, of course, the sneaky moment of self promotion in the shape of his own wicked remix of Kenny Larkin’s ‘Glob’.

FEATURED CHART: Siriusmo

Berlin’s reclusive indie producer delivers his debut Beatport chart to coincide with his wonderful new EP on Modeselektor’s MonkeyTown Records. Filled to the brim with wonky, mashed-up indie beats, the chart includes the likes of ‘Sommer’ by Housemeister (easily a summer hit), Boys Noize’s ‘Kontact Me’ and Modeselektor’s excellent remix of Bonaparte’s avant-gardish and slightly strange ‘Computer In Love’.

FEATURED ARTIST: Bart B More

Bart B More is the latest export to explode out of the Dutch house scene. His style of blending big room electro with tough jackin’ beats has landed him remixes on Toolroom, Strictly Rhythm, and Sneakerz Muzik. His Secure Recordings label has been the vehicle driving him toward success, releasing quality house music for several years. Check out why Bart has the ears of the industry elite on his latest single, ‘Brap,’ on Boysnoize.

FEATURED LABEL: Innervisions

Dixon and Ame’s Innervisions imprint has consistently turned out amazing releases crossing all genres and styles. Deep house anthems, techno masterpieces, and even a book about clubbing in Berlin have all come from the label and the folks behind it. Their latest release is another essential purchase, with two brand new tracks from Ame yet again bending the rules of traditional dance music, while of course making us shake our groove thangs.

FEATURED LABEL: Night Slugs

Brighton artist L-Vis 1990 and London’s Bok Bok are the figures behind the label Night Slugs. Translating the rainbow of electronic music genres into a blend of different forms, the label traverses new, unexplored territories. As they continue to grow with a selection of monumental releases from new artists, their fan base grows at an exponentially higher rate. Be sure to keep your eye on things to come from Night Slugs.

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