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John Ricketts \\ TUNES
Chris Stussy – Across Ocean [PIV]
Chris Stussy returns to PIV with a class 4 track EP. Featuring his much sought after “Across Ocean”, with its bouncing drums and bassline, it’s a summer anthem. “Seeing and believing” brings in tougher techy elements, whilst “Independant Woman” brings the garage vibes. Finally, “Kaizen” takes on a sun-drenched journey to the Balearic isles.
https://www.deejay.de/Chris_Stussy_Across_Ocean_PIV030_Vinyl__960179
Boo Williams – LOL [NICEPEOPLE]
Chicago house pioneer Boo Williams comes to Italian imprint NICEPEOPLE with this distinctive 3 track EP. Title track “LOL” weaves obscure vocal samples with a bassline that chugs along nicely. “Backwards run” takes us back to the late 80s with its retro sounds, and “Banging out” rounds things off with its acid house influences. A nice eclectic EP.
https://www.deejay.de/Boo_Williams_LOL_NCP004_Vinyl__962284
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Basicnoise – Concequences [spclnch]
Peter Fanai dons his Basicnoise moniker for spclnch’s second vinyl release. Title track “Consequences” is sparse, minimal house, with delicate drums and squelchy synths. Echoton are on hand for remix duties and deliver a smooth dep tech version of the track. Flipside “Subsequence” takes us into more funky territory, with synth stabs and rolling hihats. Finally, Kooscha’s take on “Subsequence”strips things back for a deep take on the original. https://www.deejay.de/Basicnoise_Consequences_SPCLNCH02_Vinyl__957817
Carlo – Speak like a child [Purism]
Purism return with this smooth EP from Carlo. Deep house is the order of the day here, with “Agua”s chunky bassline and smooth vocal samples. “Nein” continues the same feel, with driving chords and vocals. “Heib” ups the energy levels with its rolling drums, whilst “Mehr” brings things down for the close. Something for everyone here.
https://www.deejay.de/Carlo_Speak_Like_A_Child_PURISM10_Vinyl__957815
Ingrid – Bullshit [Riot Recordings]
Pounding techno is what’s on offer here. “Bullshit” is a simple number, with a punchy kick, rolling bassline and vocal sample, and that’s about it. What more do you need? Mattia Trani goes full acid techno with his remix, and then we’re back to the feel of the original with the b-side “Heavy Trip”. Heavy stuff.
https://www.deejay.de/Ingrid_Bullshit_RXCLTD001_Vinyl__961664
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