Deeper shades of house playlist updates! with Rhythms from Dachshund, Latas, and Tho7

Deep Grooves and Intricate Rhythms: Dachshund's 'Cosy Mess' Unveiled

Dachshund's 'Cosy Mess' on Poker Flat Recordings is a masterful blend of deep, groovy baselines and crisp, intricate rhythms that epitomize the essence of minimal tech house. The track opens with a subtle, inviting groove that slowly builds, layer by layer, into a rich tapestry of sound. Dachshund's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every beat, with carefully crafted echoes and stabs adding depth and dimension to the track. 'Cosy Mess' manages to be both introspective and invigorating, a musical paradox that invites listeners into a warm embrace while simultaneously urging them to move. The track's progression is a journey through sound, with each element introduced at just the right moment, maintaining a perfect balance between anticipation and satisfaction. Released under the esteemed Poker Flat Recordings, 'Cosy Mess' is a testament to Dachshund's prowess in creating music that is both emotionally resonant and irresistibly danceable. A standout track that weaves complexity with charisma, ensuring its place on dance floors and in the hearts of electronic music aficionados.

Navigating Dualities: Latas' 'This Could Go Both Ways

From the vibrant heart of Istanbul to the global stages of New York and Valencia, Latas brings his unique fusion of introspection and groove to 'This Could Go Both Ways,' a track that encapsulates his journey and sound. Utilizing a rich palette of vintage synthesizers and drum machines, Latas crafts a dynamic house track that speaks volumes of his ability to balance soulful melodies with the raw energy of electronic music. The energetic pulse of 'This Could Go Both Ways' reflects Latas' diverse experiences and his knack for blending emotional depth with relentless grooves. It's a standout piece in his debut EP 'Voyager,' showcasing not just his technical prowess but his deep understanding of the emotional landscape that music can navigate. Latas invites us on a journey where the destination is as compelling as the voyage itself, proving that his music can indeed go both ways—toward the introspective and the unapologetically vibrant.

Minimalist Elegance: Tho7's 'Sonata Monocroma

Tho7's 'Sonata Monocroma' emerges as a minimal house treasure, encapsulating the essence of groove and simplicity in one seamless track. Anchored by swing-infused drums and a compelling bassline, it's a journey that entices from the first beat. The track truly blossoms at the 1:40 mark, where a lo-fi lead synth takes the helm, steering the vibe into an enchantingly groovy territory. This moment marks a pivot in the track's narrative, transforming 'Sonata Monocroma' into a space where listeners can lose themselves in the rhythm. Tho7's homage to the classical sonata form through a three-part structure adds a layer of sophistication, inviting a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind the composition. Without making grandiose claims, 'Sonata Monocroma' stands as a sincere invitation to vibe with its evolving melodies. It's a testament to Tho7's exploration of minimalism, offering a genuine, groove-filled experience that's a perfect fit for any house playlist.

Ricardo Ricci and Miluhska come together to produce a commanding house music collaboration

The duo’s four-track release merges the vocal and production expertise of the two artists

‘Flight 401’ is the latest release from Italy-based producer, Riccardo Ricci in collaboration with up-and-coming Miami vocalist Miluhska. Ricci has had a love for electronic music since the age of 16 when he first discovered the genre, after playing piano for several years as a child. As a multi-instrumental artist, Ricci is influenced by artists including Toman, Chris Stussy, Anotr, Rossi, Djoko, and Weird. After moving to Turin in 2012—a city with a rising underground scene at the time—Ricci played in historical clubs across the city. This release marks his first collaboration with Miluhska, a DJ, vocalist, and composer who has performed at venues across Miami. She is the founder of Zpecial Invite and is a member of the collaborative trio, Roujeee Tunes.

Ricardo Ricci had several EP releases this year already, including ‘Deepsoul,’ featuring a collaboration with Tommaso Pizzelli, ‘Space Hunter,’ featuring a collaboration with Mirko Bonfitto, ‘MoskoSky,’ ‘Reality,’ featuring collaborations with MAX LANE, and ‘Like That,’ featuring collaborations with Alex Dam and Zambiancki. Previously, he released EPs and singles including ‘Burning,’ ‘Midnight Dancefloor,’ ‘THC,’ and ‘Flower.’ Earlier this year, Miluhska released single ‘Biscayne Lady’ in collaboration with Odd Ones Out and coupe Melba.

Ricci and Miluhska’s EP includes four tracks, merging their capacities for dream-like vocals, heavy baselines, and ethereal synths. As a producer who explores his feelings and previous experiences through his music, Ricci’s sound references aspects of tech house, minimal, and deep genres. This, combined with Miluhska’s incorporation of house, R&B, hip-hop, and reggeaton, make for a dynamic and powerful EP. The first two tracks, ‘Flight 401’ and then a Thurman Remix of the track, feature the elegant, airy, and celestial voice of Miluhska overlaid onto a bouncy base rhythm. The final two tracks, ‘Tango 207’ and its remix, are solo tracks from Ricci and feature a heavier bass, a climactic build, and a more futuristic sound.

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Percussive beats define Moomin’s latest release

Four new tracks carry a deep house style from the Berlin-based artist

The Snoofer is a new EP from Berlin-based artist Moomin. With a musical career that began collecting hip hop records, Moomin started to DJ in his hometown in Germany in 1995. Soon after, his small steps into experimentation with music production eventually grew, as he brought hardware into his practice, sampling jazz, funk, and hip-hop music from all of the records he had collected. Paving the way to his full transition to house music, he eventually moved from Kiel to Berlin to surround himself with the genre.

Moomin released his debut album in 2010, drawing positive attention from the German label Smallville records. Encouraged by the label to release a full-length album, Moomin released The Story About You in 2011. Subsequently, he released A Minor Thought in 2016, and Yesterday’s Tomorrow in 2018. With an extensive list of singles and EPs to his name, Moomin’s recent releases include For Willow from this year, Blackest Forest Ever—a collaboration with Julius Steinhoff released in 2020, plus Time Circle, A Day and a Night, and Concrete Grounds all from 2019.

The subtle, deep house style associated with Moomin are prominent in his latest release The Snoofer. The four-track EP begins with ‘For Willow,’ a relaxing and airy drum melody, overlapped with deeper drumbeats that roll listeners into the album. A remix of the track by Seb Wildblood follows, syncopating the rhythm of the original. The album’s title track ‘The Snoofer’ plus ‘Breathe’ keep the pace rooted in percussive drum sounds, floating with synth and bass to carry out the album to its close.

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Inescapable groove of Luca Musto: Priscillo

Striking out on alone, Musto launches a new venture with his familiar deep sound

Luca Musto has roots in Italy, but his sound grew up during his time moving in and out of musical projects in southern Germany. The producer works with deep house, groove, and organic beats lost in a world of dense electronica. Back in 2016 he began to create and organise his discography along a more focused path, releasing his debut EP ‘Situations’ with the Cologne based label Feines Tier. Here he presented his personal blend of slow paced house, a style which Musto has continued to build upon and develop.

Now having established links with a range of labels and produced a handful of EPs capable of warming the atmosphere while cooling the progression of time, Musto is setting up his own platform for releases, ‘Rare Affair’.

The new project will be marked by the release of a two track EP which balances two contrasting tempos and moods. The eponymous track ‘Restless’ employs percussive beats which lose their form as they dissolve into the irresistible weight of the smoothed out beats. Its companion track ‘Priscillo’ takes a lower tempo, and as you wander through the light snare and entangled vocals, the sound pulls you in with a gravity that entraps.

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Kamandi continues his rise up with ‘Scene Kid Destroya’

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The self-propelled artist keeps his audience connected with new releases following his 2019 debut album

Like many other artists trying to find their space in the electronic music community, New Zealand based producer Kamandi began his journey by releasing tracks through online hubs like Soundcloud and Bandcamp. Generating a following online can seem attractive to upcoming producers but building a platform independently is no small task; Kamandi’s rise as an individual is a sign of both his talent and ambition.

On the path to becoming more closely involved with electronica, Kamadi experimented with bass guitar, moved in and out of bands, and picked up a degree in music which gave him an academic edge. After making the transition to producer in his late teens, Kamandi began to work with a mix of genres, experience which influenced his current eclectic style which includes sound from territories like hip-hop, IDM, breakbeat, and deep house.

While maintaining his personal approach Kamandi has collaborated with names like Three 6 Mafia, Swishahouse, Riff Raff and Waka Flocka Flame as well as helping to score compositions for Dior and Netflix.

Despite involvement with these major projects his debut album only surfaced in mid-2019, with listeners immediately awaiting more. One such new release is this week’s ‘Scene Kid Destroya’, a single carried by sharp IDM beats.

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Refreshed tones with Heartwerk’s ‘Man Made Mistakes’

FULL RELEASE INFO: http://future-everything.com/releases/ftrvrythng-vol-4 Our fourth annual compilation, FTRVRYTHNG Vol. 4. features 26 tracks from artists all over the world of all genres. There's some familiar names on this one, along with some brand new artists to the label such as Night Park, HeartWerk, Uncle Gnarly, Mark O'Brien, Nico, Erlee, Midist, 1981.US and Young Muscle.

Producing from within the electronic music scene of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Hertwerk has been working with the Audiophile Deep label to create old school charged tracks which claim a place in the modern EDM world. We heard from him back in October, when the artist was presenting ‘Fresh’; an EP built around dark shades of Acid House which took a bite out of synth.

Taking no breaks, Heartwerk is staying awake through the winter. This December he provided Juicy Traxxx with ‘Optical’, a grim new techno track for their 2nd annual VA which features 13 other producers.

Heartwerk’s most recent release is also part of a larger project, with an inclusion on the 4th instalment of Future Everything‘s yearly compilation. A total of 26 artists have come together to collaborate with the label, which looks through progressive music worldwide.

In the company of contributions from artists such as Night Park and Mark O’Brien, Heartwerk’s song ‘Man Made Mistakes’ stands out both slow-burn and intriguing. There’s a lighter vibe here than in previous work, and more energy in the bass line. Of the numerous samples carefully planted within Man Made Mistakes, it’s the Saxophone from featured artist Uncle Gnarly that nails down this more laid back, downtempo song.

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Elevating Grooves in Sondrio - Crisis

Clipp Art is no stranger to ADSR as we have reviewed tracks from Computer Data and Tekkla in the past on the Melbourne-based house label. Clipp Art is well know for delivering up-front, emotive, groove based house music that focuses on 90s’ aesthetics. In doing so giving us a familiar foundation of sound that still resonates with us today. 

Sandrio’s ‘Crisis’ is no different. It knows what it is. There is a reason why the magical combination of 120bpm kick drums, crisp snares, dreamy Rhodes and lavish synths still persists today. It is a genre that has been a constant since the 90s, really it never went out of fashion. Largely because this particular approach to music is based entirely on feeling. If you think about other genres that hold the same appeal: 90s Hip-Hop, Classic Rock, Jazz, Motown, Disco… they all have an honest direction basing their sound on being present in the moment , transcendent through masterful instrumentation, and infectious grooves played or sampled. These are basic, feel-good elements that we naturally crave, and for that reason, tracks like ‘Crisis’ will still hold their value in a musical culture that hops and skips from a new trend and fad every few months. Deep house is modern day Motown and if you want to listen to something with an infectious groove, lush melodies, elevating vocals and, most importantly, something with a lot of soul then look no further than “Crisis’ because it has it all of the above in spades. 

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Minimal and deep with Romania's NTFO

‘Ro-minimal’ is the often used term to describe the unique blend of minimal techno and micro house crafted within Romania’s boarders. Pioneering DJ / producers Rhadoo, Inspirescu and Raresh worked within a tight knit community to build early iterations of the sound throughout the 90s and 2000s. But it wasn’t until 2006 when the wider world began to take notice, thanks largely to Chilean-born techno trailblazer Ricardo Villalobos. Booked to play an event in Bucharest with Raresh as the opener, Villalobos was so impressed with the encyclopaedic musical knowledge of the local producer / DJ that upon returning to Germany he advised Cocoon (his booking agency at the time) to immediately add Raresh to the roster.

Then in 2007, a much-needed platform for the rapidly growing home-grown sound was created with ‘Sunwaves’ festival. A 5 day festival on the picturesque Black Sea Coast in Mamaia, it’s quickly garnered international attention for it’s excellent lineups, lengthy sets and passionate crowds.

As the Ro-minimal sound keeps evolving, it will no doubt continue to be characterized by it’s strong local community and eclectic, drawn-out sonic modulations. And today’s guests- NTFO, certainly fits the bill as being a continuation of this dynamic, minimal Romanian sound.

The duo’s recent release ‘Dobr’ serves as an excellent entry point not only into this unique minimal sub-genre, but also into their already rich personal discography. The EP opens with the title track ‘Dobr’ establishing the clean and technical approach that unfolds throughout release. With just the right amount of coloration within the mechanical framework, Dobr EP is a shining example of not only the underground electronic scene in this region of the world but also of two experienced musicians at the peak of the powers.

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Bixi, Breathing Room and a Boatload of Bongos

Swiss producer ‘Bixi’ dips his toes into some uncharted waters with his new 5 track release: the ‘Aquarius EP’. A free spirited and eclectic tropical river cruise, full of lush synths, woody percussion and a hot, humid sound. It might seem strange to find such a sound coming from Switzerland being released on a Canadian imprint, both countries certainly not known for their beaches and piña coladas. But newly minted Canadian label ‘Breathing Room records’ seems to be just the right fit for the release, with it’s fresh discography already showing promise in the early stages.

The release plays like a steam-powered riverboat, steadily chugging through the dense jungle. With each bend of the river a new scene of lush greenery unfolds before the listener. The EP opens with the 6 minute, deep house tinged journey entitled ‘Aquarius’. It’s a great track to acclimatize the listener to the steamy sounds to come. While the B side takes a more funk heavy approach, with an infectious bassline leading the way through the tribal flutes and cascading hand drums of ‘Cosmic Water.’ Next is the explorative and earthy sounds of the track ‘Ryu Santos.’ The mysterious soundscape of animal calls, shakers and a finely plucked kalimba make for an unforgettable rainforest excursion.

Overall, a very fine addition to the Breathing Room Records discography from the imaginative swiss producer. A must have in the DJ crate of any percussion pundit or just about anyone who wants to take a quick journey downstream through the lush and layered bongo biosphere.

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