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Orlando Voorn's musical output goes from strength to strength with each new release showing the Dutch musician flex his producer muscles in new and stronger forms. His trademark sound, a brilliant mixture of Detroit influence and Dutch modernism, is thoughtfully crafted with the dancefloor centrally placed in his musical mind. Mr. Voorn's latest venture arrives in the form of the "Dirty Rules Crew", a collaborative effort for Elypsia Records which is absolutely impossible to resist, and guaranteed to smash the club to pieces. Kicking off the release comes the Christian Bonori remix of "Dirty Rules". The Italian producer/DJ wastes no time getting things going with a tough-as-nails kick drum and sharp, moody synth stabs. The energy grows stronger with each passing phrase, with additional percussion, vocal samples, and textures placed strategically, pushing the tune towards it's boiling point. Orlando Voorn's version of "Dirty Rules" is a captivating cut centered around a relentless and powerful percussive groove which confidently captures Orlando's ability to combine true late-night mayhem with well calibrated patience. The vocal samples flow in and out of consciousness whilst loopy synth melodies construct a hypnotic atmosphere brilliantly. Diving into more submerged territory is the final version of "Dirty Rules", credited as the "Deeptech Mix" for clear reasons. Saturated textures, repetitive vocal samples, and a heavy use of reverb all result in a perfectly murky heads-down dancefloor experience. True afterhours power for those who can handle going below the surface into deeper musical territories.
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ELY 5912EP
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Through the combined brilliant minds of Fabrice Lig, Kiko Navarro, Karim Sahraoui, and Jean Vanesse, the new musical force known as Quadra 163 has arrived. Working together in Jean Vanesse's Belgium studio, their debut EP, Spin Coaster, was born. Through intense live collaboration over three full days, the results are these incredible original tracks and a remix from the American house legend, Osunlade (Yoruba Records). Belgium's Elypsia Records have an absolutely essential release here for those looking for proper club weapons --each track dreamt up by a crew of producers with decades of critical acclaim and club credibility. Osunlade kicks off the release on A1 with his rework of "Spin Coaster". The remix is a late-night machine jam saturated with sharp synth textures and a shuffling rhythm which will lock the dancefloor tightly in place. A perfect blend between house and techno, it's a shining example of Osunlade's keen ability to capture imagination with function, tension with release. "Ghetto Beat" steps up as the A2, with a drum heavy cut full of off-kilter hits and tones which twist and turn in frequency and timbre. It's the type of track that will get the crowds cheering and jackin' and dancing without a break. A proper tool to slam into the set whenever energy levels need to lift higher and things need to get slightly twisted. Title track "Spin Coaster" sets up the B-side with a master session of primetime techno making magic. A playfully thick bassline resonates in and out of the analog rhythms while a synth tone builds tension over the track's entire duration. A few breaks for the clubbers to catch their breath are placed in the perfect spots -- but only for a brief moment before things kick back in. Rounding out the release is "Ghetto Train", an absolutely mental banger designed to melt the minds of those fortunate enough to be on the dancefloor when it's dropped. Relentless rhythms, huge hand claps and a sharp staccato shuffle drive the tune whilst synth stabs grow filthier with each passing phrase. Clearly the results of an insane studio session from the crew.
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Tevatron is the brainchild of Stéphane Destailleur, aka Steve D. Tevatron. "Texho" is a fresh and spatial track with a pumping bass and an uplifting clap. "Hand Spinner" takes off with a shaking percussion that is later joined by a deep warm bass and a sober piano riff. "Jupiter-X" and takes you for a hypnotic ride that creates an intimate atmosphere. Jupiter-X sounds like the youngsters meet Pepe Bradock. "Automap" starts off in a mellow way. The sound is unmistakably Detroit-inspired and keeps expanding and growing but never loses its dreamy atmosphere.
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Vintage Future's latest release on Elypsia Records features Vann Johnson and Syndicate of Swing. Vintage Future is the alter ego of Mark Taylor. Mark is also a trusted member of Juan Atkins' legendary band Model 500. "Conceptions Inspirations" is a true Detroit style track with jazzy acid notes accompanying the airy vocals of Vann Johnson whilst floating on a blanket of bass. "Sweet Love" is, apart from a sexy track, a deep track with jazzy trumpets, electronic pianos, and minimalistic vocals. The bass is groovy, deep, and filled with futuristic modulations.
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Alan Oldham (DJ T-1000) presents his latest creation, the Acidspace EP under the DetroitRocketScience name. The traveler himself takes us on an intergalactic adventure, beginning with "Acidspace". With a steady beat and a unique blend of serene space sounds, this jam excites the imagination for the journey to come. It is followed by "Rocket To Berlin", a subtle and intricate mix that entices one to enter the unknown. "Vesta Systems" finishes the EP off on a note that leaves listeners grooving and enjoying the ride.
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Orlando Voorn's latest release I Know EP from Elypsia Records is a quintet of Detroit inspired remixes of the song "I Know". Inspired by Kevin Saunderson, his original "Techno Mix" is a hardcore and high-energy track. The EP also contains three remixes of the track. The Lucien Foort remix is a lively big room hit with a punch fit for an epic Saturday night. The UK mix follows with subtle electric melodies and rhythmic drum and bass patterns. With a clean and gravitating groove the Bit Float remix would fit perfectly in any Ibiza party with flair and style.
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Elypsia Records is back in full-effect with an amazing release by Scan 7, an artist collective from Detroit whose existence goes back to the early days of Detroit techno. Scan 7 is considered by many as a pioneer of the underground Detroit sound. This new release features the original version of Scan 7's "Burdens Down", a song written and produced by Mr. Hooper, featuring Maurice Jackson on vocals. The package also includes the Terrence Parker's remix of "Burdens Down" and the gospel-influenced "Thank You Lord".
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After years of absence, Elypsia Records is back in full-effect and presents this exceptional release by Detroit house master Rick Wade, one of the most passionate producers the label has had the chance to work with. Timeless EP is deep, soulful, melodic Detroit house for pure enjoyment.
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