1.Falty DL - You Stand Uncertain LP (Planet Mu)

A second album from Falty DL on Planet Mu. Swing drenched excursions with undertones of 2step, house and broken beat. Opens with light and floating sun soaked vibes and slowly develops into heavier club friendly numbers and a few lounging rhythms for the smokers. Drafting in the soft and angelic voice of Anneka and the soulful tones of Lily McKenzie brings a personal touch to the project and I can see these vocalists popping up in many a beat to come. He pays of homage to the golden days with a few familiar sounds popping up in places and the many elements are fused together to please the senses. On the whole LP works nicely...good use of samples, nothing groundbreaking but a pleasant listen. Fans of Synkro, Zed Bias & El-B will find this a treat for the ears...

2.Tommy four Seven - Primate LP

An industrial journey through barren wastelands and forgotten industrial complexes...a sense of dread and paranoia, throwing distorted shapes at you with no sense of where they come from...

A very dark, infectious groove carries its way through the entire LP. Pumping bass that breathes and broken 4x4 kick drums that could rupture a few organs. Starting with a slow and steady pace, picking up the momentum as we crawl through each rhythm...eventually being sucked right into to the void by the last track, which is my favourite...minimal, raw techno in its prime. Very impressive.

3.Orphan 101 - Into you EP (Saigon)

Saigon 004 brings the skills of Orphan 101 back to the table...following on from his Applepips release, progressive sounds that could quite easily find their way into the boxes of psy-trance and hard house...

Evolving soundscapes and ethereal vocals carry the EP along fluently.

4.Sepalcure - Fleur EP (Hot Flush)

A well worked and put together showcase of the emerging duo. Very similar vibes and tones to certain artists in the forefront already...if your looking for fresh or groundbreaking you may be dissapointed but the sampling and rhythms gel together well and create an ethereal image of their world...fans of Synkro and Mount Kimbie will find this very appealing.

5.Kahn - Like we used to/helter skelter (Punch Drunk)

First impressions of this were...wow! pleasantly surprised with this debut offering from Punch Drunk, can see Kahn going a long way in the coming year and this is a great start which will surely attract a lot of attention from across the board. Swinging  rhythms, beautifully chopped up vocals...perfect selection of sounds.

Really strong, well produced grooves and synthesis, great vibes all round...one for the summer!

6. Brandt Brauer Frick - Corky EP (Tartelet)

'Corky' is the third EP from Brandt Brauer Frick on Tartelet Records and features a remix from Tartelet's own , James Braun. A constant progression through Berlin via Detroit tipping its hat towards Carl Craig, Stockhausen and John Cage. Be seduced by it's panoramic echoes and pumping bass drum. Nice work.

7. Akiko Kiyama - My Beer in the Shape of a Boy (Mean)

As Akiko puts it herself, "Deepness, depression, beauty, irony, fun -
these are keywords for my music also my life itself" you can definitely feel that there is much more thought put into these productions than just purely the need to move people on the dancefloor.

Infectious grooves and soundscapes. A progression through bizzare and ice cold sounds creating a well put together showcase from the Japanese, Berlin based producer.

8.Rick Wilhite - Analogue Aquarium (Still Music)

A long time member of the detroit music scene, Still music presents the debut album from legendary Detroit producer Rick 'the Godson' Wilhite.

Hot, jazzy vocals, warm chords, elements of disco and menacing synth bass are featured throughout the album and Rick explores outer and inner space with tripped out sci-fi effects without sacrificing the soul. A fitting full length for such a diverse musician.

9. Steffi - Yours &  mine (Ostgut Ton)

She shares with us her personal journey. A long period of intense experimentation and self-discovery led to this sensitive, instinctive and extremely insightful long-player.

Carefully mixing old and new, warm analog synth and drum textures flow in unison with modern studio finesse over nine tracks, each telling its own story. Ethereal, hypnotic passages and positive, uplifting messages to the dancefloor meet temperate, slowbuilding vibes and heart-wrenching moments. Often simplicity blurs into satisfying complexity. Moments of sheer joy arise against the backdrop of a rich and elegantly controlled exploration into her own sound.

Great work on the cusp of techno and deep house. 'You on my mind' is the one that stands out for me featuring the haunting vocal talents of Virginia...beautiful mood and delicate sounds that suit home listening as well as some strong club efforts.

10.Ramadanman/Pearson Sound - Fabriclive 56

Boasting a CV that would leave most aspiring artists weak at the knees, young North Londoner David Kennedy, who operates under several monikers including Pearson Sound and Ramadanman, has been steadily adding accomplishments
to his already substantial list since hitting the scene in 2006. Kennedy has dropped a slew of 12”s on game-changing bass music labels like Swamp ’81, Hemlock, Aus, Applepips and Soul Jazz, as well as on his very own Hessle Audio -
which he runs alongside friends Ben UFO and Pangaea. The small imprint, which has so far left a very big mark, was started in the Hyde Park area of Leeds and has released singles from the likes of Joe, James Blake and Untold, also hosting various radio shows and a residency at FABRICLIVE. His prolific remix rate and dizzying tour schedule leaves one wondering where he found the time to produce the 56th FABRICLIVE mix.

There is no surprise that he was drafted in for the latest installment...a beat driven, bass heavy excursion through the myriad of rhythms that make up his box. On point, solid mixing using vinyl only. A journey through many percussive styles gels together extremely well, shying away from a hyperactive nature and heading strictly for the groove. An essential purchase and insight into where this ultra talented artist is heading. The only way is up!

Reviews by Aiden Harper