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Stream: Philipp Ort – Labyrinth EP

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It’s been roughly five years since Philipp Ort released through BWO Records, but that hiatus ended recently with the release of his EP, Labyrinth. Sticking true to form, Philipp Ort has created two deep and twisting pieces that resonate with the dance floor. For remix treatment BWO Records turns to Montreal based, Andres Velilla, and Nik Allen from San Francisco throws his hat into the ring to complete the EP. An excellent four-tracker sure to find it’s way to a sound system near you soon.

Stream the Labyrinth EP below with the full release being available through Beatport.

Labyrinth EP has received early support from artists such as: Slam, Stacey Pullen, Paco Osuna, Colin Dale, DJ Simi, Miguel Garji, Bravofox, Horatio, Reto Ardour, Lightem, Ben Teufel, Manuel Moreno, Jia, Juliche Hernandez, Quentin Van Hook, Stu Bryan, Thomas A.S., Darren Roach, Graham Gold, Sean Danke, Synkrone, Magazine Sixty, Deep South Audio, Proton Radio, Differentgrooves.com, Tunnel FM, This Is Why We Dance, Kiss FM Ukraine and Westradio Greece.

Labyrinth EP: Available on Beatport
Philipp Ort: Facebook | Soundcloud | Beatport

The title track Labyrinth truly sets the mood for the two original tracks from Philipp Ort. Within the first few moments of Labyrinth it feels as if you’re descending onto a dark dance floor with various synths and sounds contorting to establish a special atmosphere.

Rare fulfills a much different feeling than the opening track. The pace feels a bit faster and clearly more groove oriented, but still maintains carefully constructed synths and melodies to play off the groove. Polyphonic sounds fill the spectrum through out the break only to drop into deep filtered sequences that create a layer of warmth in the mix.

First up on remix duty is Andres Velilla. His remix of Labyrinth has an almost eerie vibe with a unique arpeggio pulling you closer to the heart of the track. But the real momentum from this track comes from a heavy kick and sub layer that brings the track to the next level.

Nik Allen completes the EP taking things in a more bright direction. One would say, Nik Allens remix is like you’re leaving the labyrinth and seeing the sun after a glorious night of clubbing. The automated chord progression, precise drum programming, and occasional reverberated lead make this one a pleasant tune to finish the EP.

SHADED – Ripped Kick EP

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As 2015 moves along, Los Angeles based producer, SHADED, keeps gaining momentum. He has recently appeared at major events like WMC and Desert Hearts, and has just put out a strong four-track EP for Turbo Recordings.

SHADED’s Ripped Kick EP is a head first dive into peak time minimal that fits perfectly with the mantra of Turbo Recordings. The title track, Ripped Kick, starts things off with sharp drums and a signature elastic bassline. The track chugs along consistently, but keeps things just weird enough with the inclusion of left field sounds and effects that is sure to have heads rolling on the dance floor. Read more

Stream: Alexander Koning vs Philipp Ort – Flitter EP

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Philipp Ort is back at it again with another release primed and ready for action. He’s teamed up with Percep-tion label chief, Alexander Koning, to deliver an excellent four track EP. Flitter is an eclectic blend of sounds encompassing deep elements of progressive and techno, perfect for taking a ride through the current musical landscape. So far the release has gained early support of top industry DJ’s such as: Paco Osuna, Hot Since 82, Stacey Pullen, Eelke Kleijn, and Sasha, and after listening to the four tracks off Flitter we can see why.

Stream all four tracks from the EP below, and stay up to date with Philipp Ort and Alexander Koning for future music. Read more

Aphex Twin Announces Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments Pt 2 EP

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aphex_streetAphex Twin announced last week via Twitter that he will be releasing a new EP titled Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments Pt 2, merely a few months after Syro released in August 2014, his first album in over a decade. 2014 was a great year for him as he garnered a lot of attention and critical acclaim. Aphex Twin also shared over 30 unreleased tracks last November, as part of an interview with Dave Noyze. With the recent announcement, it doesn’t seem that he plans to stop his momentum coming into 2015.

Check out the track list below:

1 diskhat ALL prepared1mixed 13 (5:22)
2 snar2 (0:19)
3 diskhat1 (2:26)
4 piano un1 arpej (0:50)
5 DISKPREPT4 (1:52)
6 hat 2b 2012b (1:25)
7 disk aud1_12 (0:08)
8 0035 1-Audio (0:26)
9 disk prep calrec2 barn dance [slo] (4:22)
10 DISKPREPT1 (3:29)
11 diskhat2 (0:38)
12 piano un10 it happened (1:48)
13 hat5c 0001 rec-4 (4:46)

Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments Pt 2 will be released via Warp Records on January 23, 2015.

Umberto Pagliaroli – Parallel EP

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For almost 15 years, Italian native Umberto Pagliaroli has been smashing it up, making his mark on dance floors all over the world.  Equally impressive (if not more) is his studio output, with over 15 releases on Beatport releases in the past couple years. Pagliaroli has established a unique sound that has stood the test of time, solidified and reinforced by his Parallel EP.  He is finally starting to get the credit he deserves, as the parallel has been on Beatport’s top 100 releases chart, slowly rising since its release in early october. Parallel EP starts with the title track, featuring dark chord stabs and a rolling with some dope hats and shakers. Next up is Beat Me, a slightly more uptempo track with a tenaciously driving rhythm, psychedelic renegade snares and the occasional splash of noise. The record ends with Act, a dubby techno track with a groovy rolling bassline and some synth plucks. Preview the EP below, and if you like it, then click here to buy on Beatport.